How to hire a hospice administrator

How to hire a hospice administrator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step hospice administrator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a hospice administrator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new hospice administrator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The hospice administrator hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A hospice administrator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, hospice administrators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of hospice administrator salaries for various roles:

   Type of Hospice Administrator	Description	Hourly rate
   Hospice Administrator	Medical and health services managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians... Show more	$27-54
   Clinical Manager	A clinical manager is responsible for monitoring medical procedures and administrative duties to ensure the smooth flow of operations in a healthcare facility. Clinical managers manage the facility's staffing needs, evaluate budget reports, assist healthcare professionals on administering medical duties, and develop strategic procedures to optimize treatments and maximize productivity... Show more	$26-61
   Medical Officer	A Medical Officer delivers health and first-aid provisions for patients as well as prepares and maintains the paper and electronic health care records of clients. They ensure that all related equipment and supplies are suitably maintained at all times.	$16-113

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Home Health
   • Overall Management
   • Quality Care
   • QAPI
   • Business Operations
   • Regulatory Compliance
   • Billing Procedures
   • Federal Regulations
   • Clinical Operations
   • State Regulations
   • Direct Patient Care
   • Staff Development
   • Medicare
   • Medicaid

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage global security in WebSphere using LDAP authentication.
   • Plan and conduct staff meetings, QAPI meetings, and IDT meetings.
   • Initiate contracts with area nursing centers, hospitals, pharmacies and DME suppliers to meet the needs of agency hospice clients.
   • Lead and develop the technical strategy for improving architectural and design elements of SharePoint to enhance utilization and drive user functionality.
   • Assist in the creation and development of HSE performance reports and presentations for clients as well as internal executive management.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your hospice administrator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A hospice administrator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, hospice administrators' average salary in hawaii is 41% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level hospice administrators earn 50% less than senior-level hospice administrators.
   • Certifications. A hospice administrator with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a hospice administrator's salary.

   Average hospice administrator salary

   $81,442yearly

   $39.15 hourly rate

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   Entry-level hospice administrator salary

   $57,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 26, 2025

4. Writing a hospice administrator job description

   A good hospice administrator job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a hospice administrator job description:

   Hospice administrator job description example

   You've already chosen a career that makes a difference in people's lives, now choose a company that wants to make a difference in yours. Bickford is taking their commitment to do "whatever it takes" for those they serve into the field of Hospice. We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate leader for this journey!
   
   * Bickford will provide you a balanced work environment where you are treated fairly and set up to succeed.
   
   * Through Bickford's family culture you will feel connected and challenged to grow within a supportive team environment
   
   * We will help you find more meaning, purpose and happiness in your life by engaging in the valuable work of Bickford.
   Your day-to-day:
   
   * Meeting financial goals.
   * Interviewing, hiring, onboarding and retention of employees.
   * Creating a "yes" culture of responsiveness, urgency and service excellence.
   * Development and oversight of strategic growth plans and ensure proper case mix, referral source diversification and growth.
   * Team building and communication through regular staff meetings, celebrations, and conversations.
   * Clear and accurate communication, including telephone etiquette, voice mail message, proper email signatures and professional presentation.
   * Contracted vendor management to ensure quality and delivery of services.
   * Compliance with Medicare, State and accrediting body regulations and standards.
   
   Requirements:
   
   * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent is required. Master's degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration or related field.
   * 3 to 5 years of healthcare management experience, preferably in a hospice environment with minimum annual revenue of $1million.
   * Proven experience growing successful programs, census and in developing and maintaining relationships with communities and referral sources.
   * Comprehensive knowledge of the Medicare hospice Benefit and certification required.
   * Registered Nurse preferred, but not required.
   * High level of integrity, work ethics and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and stressful situations.
   
   Being a Bickford Family Member, our employees are family to us, means having the opportunity to be something more than an employee. Great possibilities lie ahead - to grow as a person and in your career. To live the Bickford Core Purpose of Enriching Happiness and to be a leader. It's the opportunity to become your personal best. To be connected to a family that achieves more together. And to be recognized for all of it. It's all here for you.
   
   We invite you to apply to join the Bickford family today!

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5. Post your job

   To find the right hospice administrator for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with hospice administrators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit hospice administrators who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your hospice administrator job on Zippia to find and recruit hospice administrator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit hospice administrators, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new hospice administrator

   Once you've selected the best hospice administrator candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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