Full-Time
Area Vice President of Palliative Care
Posted on 8/18/2026
Gentiva
5,001-10,000 employees
In-home hospice, palliative, and health services
No salary listed
Pensacola, FL, USA
In Person
The role oversees multiple palliative care locations and involves work in homes, nursing facilities, and other care settings.
Bachelor's
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- At least 5 years of leadership experience in healthcare operations.
- Strong knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations, human resources practices, and clinical delivery systems.
- Proficiency in data-driven decision-making, quality improvement programs, and electronic medical record systems.
- Experience with electronic medical record electronic charting platforms is a plus.
- An RN degree is highly preferred; a bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Business, or a related field is considered.
- An active, unencumbered registered nurse license in the state of residence is required if the candidate is an RN.
- A valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance coverage are required.
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to review and interpret clinical and operational data.
- Familiarity with budget development, human resources systems, and operational reporting tools.
- Direct and coordinate day-to-day operations across multiple palliative care locations.
- Implement and evaluate policies, procedures, and workflows that drive clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee systems operations, admissions, payroll, staffing models, and business plans.
- Ensure full compliance with state, federal, and accrediting body regulations, including Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services requirements, licensure, and certifications.
- Supervise administrative adherence to policies and procedures required for audits, surveys, and inspections.
- Maintain updated regulatory documentation and lead proactive compliance reviews.
- Manage financial performance, including budgeting, revenue development, and cost-effectiveness.
- Drive census growth and expand market presence through referral relationships and brand visibility.
- Partner with corporate leadership on performance benchmarks and strategic planning.
- Lead the delivery of high-quality palliative care services in homes, nursing facilities, and other care settings.
- Ensure excellence in patient and family services, interdisciplinary care coordination, and caregiver support.
- Act as the official spokesperson for palliative care in the community.
- Establish and maintain referral relationships with hospitals, physicians, skilled nursing facilities, and other healthcare organizations.
- Represent the company in media engagements, public events, and professional forums.
- Supervise leadership and field staff, promote ongoing education and development, and foster high-performing teams.
- Ensure implementation of human resource policies, training programs, and workforce planning.
- At least 3 years of experience in palliative or hospice care.
Gentiva provides in-home hospice, palliative, and home health care across the United States through a national network. Care is delivered by clinicians and therapists in patients’ homes, including an Advanced Illness Management model for those not yet hospice-eligible. The company differentiates itself with an integrated at-home care platform and strategic acquisitions, such as ProMedica’s home health, palliative, and hospice operations. Its goal is to help patients stay at home, reduce avoidable hospitalizations, and support families and caregivers throughout the care continuum.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Humana’s June 10, 2026 divestiture values its Gentiva stake near $900 million.
- Gentiva completed ProMedica integration in November 2023, adding 4,000 employees and new markets.
- Demand for home-based end-of-life care keeps referrals flowing from hospitals and physicians.
What critics are saying
- DOJ settled Gentiva hospice fraud claims for $19.428 million on July 17, 2024.
- A December 2024 Maine lawsuit accuses Gentiva of poaching staff and stealing referral data.
- CMS hospice scrutiny and whistleblower history threaten reimbursement, licensing, and buyer appetite by 2027.
What makes Gentiva unique
- Gentiva runs 430-plus locations across 35 states, spanning hospice, palliative, and home health.
- David Causby leads a standalone care platform rebuilt from Humana’s Kindred at Home.
- Its Advanced Illness Management bridges chronic care to hospice, capturing earlier patient relationships.
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Company News
Humana (NYSE:HUM) agreed to sell its minority stake in Gentiva for approximately US$900 million, exiting equity ownership in home health, palliative, and hospice care. The insurer was also selected as a winner in Illinois' Medicaid managed care program, adding a new state contract to its government focused portfolio. For a company centered on Medicare Advantage and other government backed insurance, these moves represent a meaningful repositioning of how Humana (NYSE:HUM) is exposed to care...