As the Area Vice President of Community Development, you will play a critical leadership role in expanding our community presence, strengthening referral partnerships, and driving growth across multiple markets in the Northeast Region.
In this role, you will lead and develop high-performing community development teams, empowering them to build meaningful relationships with healthcare providers, referral partners, and community organizations. You will create and execute strategic growth initiatives that advance Bristol Hospice's mission while ensuring each location achieves its business development goals.
Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit www.bristolhospice.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Our Culture
Our culture is cultivated using the following values:
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Integrity: We are honest and professional.
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Trust: We count on each other.
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Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.
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Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.
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Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.
On an Average Day You Will (Includes and not limited to)
- Support initial business development for new startups and acquisitions
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Conduct market research and outreach for new markets
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Conduct negotiations with health plans and other large referral sources
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Assist in directing and coordinating company access and development functions
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Provide coaching and support to Executive Directors regarding the HTS and CL positions in all locations, monitor performance through utilization of CRM, Admission and UTAR reporting tools and make recommendations for success to Executive Director
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Direct and oversee the company outreach efforts to identify and develop new referral sources for Hospice services
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Research and develop strategies and plan which identify opportunities for growth of Bristol hospice and homecare services
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Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of development methods, costs, and results; report outcomes to the Division President
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Assist locations in coordinating public events as well as communication efforts
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Assist in development of new projects and proposals
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Assist in the planning and development of company sales and communication materials
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Represent the company at various community and/or business meetings to promote the company
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Assist locations in preparation, issuance, and delivery of development materials, exhibits and promotion programs
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Promote positive relations with partners, vendors, hospitals, physicians, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and all other hospice referral sources
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Recommend updates to access and outreach policies and procedures to enhance operations
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Work with Executive Team to develop strategic marketing and business plans for Bristol Hospice programs
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Provide feedback in recruiting, training, and evaluating Hospice Liaisons and Hospice Transition Specialists
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Responsible for developing and increasing the access to Bristol Hospice services in all areas being served and those yet to be served.
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Responsible for on site development of new service areas and locations.
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
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Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in strategic planning and execution
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Must possess knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and management
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Must have experience in planning sales strategies, advertising campaigns and successful public relations efforts
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Must be flexible in work schedule
We Got the Perks:
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Tuition Reimbursement
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PTO and Paid Holidays
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
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HSA & 401(k) available
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Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
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Advanced training programs
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Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry
Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!
EEOC Statement
Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.
