Hinds LifeCare | Central Valley, California
Pay: $200,000 - $215,000 per year
Hinds LifeCare, one of the most well-known and well-respected nonprofit agencies in California’s Central Valley and a pioneer in hospice and palliative care, is seeking a Chief Clinical Officer to join our executive leadership team.
If you are a mission-driven healthcare leader with deep clinical operations experience and a passion for quality, compassion, and excellence in end-of-life care, we would love to hear from you.
Job Summary
Hinds LifeCare is hiring a Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) to provide executive leadership for the strategy, quality, operational performance, and clinical excellence of all care delivery programs across the organization.
The CCO is responsible for leading clinical operations, quality improvement, patient safety, education, and clinical outcomes across hospice, palliative care, pediatric services, bereavement, grief support, and future care delivery programs. This role ensures clinical services align with Hinds LifeCare’s mission, strategic priorities, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and commitment to compassionate, high-quality care.
Clinical Programs Overseen
The Chief Clinical Officer provides executive oversight for all clinical programs and supportive care service lines, including:
· Outpatient Hospice Services
· Inpatient Hospice Services
· Pediatric Hospice Services
· Palliative Care Services
· Future Serious Illness Care Programs
· Center for Grief & Healing
· Bereavement Services
· Community Bereavement Programs
· Clinical Education and Staff Development
· Clinical Program Development
· Future Care Delivery Models
Key Responsibilities
· Provide executive leadership for all clinical operations, care delivery models, and service line performance
· Lead organizational strategy for clinical quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and clinical outcomes
· Oversee quality improvement initiatives, including CMS quality measures, accreditation readiness, patient experience, and clinical performance improvement
· Serve as executive sponsor for quality, safety, and organizational performance initiatives
· Oversee Quality and Education functions to ensure competency validation, regulatory training, professional development, and organizational learning
· Develop and maintain a culture of continuous quality improvement, compliance, patient safety, and operational excellence
· Lead strategic planning and implementation for hospice, palliative care, pediatric services, bereavement, grief support, and future clinical programs
· Partner with executive and operational leaders to improve interdisciplinary care delivery, patient experience, and program effectiveness
· Provide executive oversight and leadership to clinical and supportive care service leaders across multiple departments
· Support innovation, scalability, and future program development aligned with community and organizational needs
Leadership Areas Overseen
This role provides executive oversight for leaders and functions including, but not limited to:
· Hospice Operations
· Inpatient Services
· Outpatient Services
· Pediatric Services
· Palliative Care Services
· Center for Grief & Healing
· Bereavement Services
· Quality
· Education
· Clinical Program Development
· Future Care Delivery Models
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program
· Master’s degree preferred
· Minimum 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible healthcare leadership experience
· Experience leading clinical operations, quality, program development, and interdisciplinary teams
· Demonstrated ability to apply organizational and management principles effectively and establish clear goals and objectives
· Demonstrated ability to supervise, evaluate, coordinate, and maintain accountability for the work of others
· Ability to work independently while leading complex, mission-critical functions
· Valid driver’s license and willingness to use a personal vehicle in the course of employment
· Proof of automobile insurance, current registration, and acceptable driving record with no more than 3 points within a 36-month period
· Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including pushing, pulling, and lifting/carrying up to 15 lbs
Preferred Qualifications
· Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field
· Hospice and palliative care leadership experience strongly preferred
· Experience leading quality, compliance, education, and clinical transformation initiatives
· Experience in nonprofit healthcare, serious illness care, or interdisciplinary care delivery models
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation: $200,000 - $215,000 annually
Hinds LifeCare offers a generous benefits package, including:
· Medical, dental, and vision insurance
· Flexible Spending Account
· 401(k) with employer match
· Life and AD&D insurance
· Employee Assistance Program
· Credit Union membership
· Paid Time Off: 24.5 days per year for full-time employees based on a 40-hour work week
Why Join Hinds LifeCare
Hinds LifeCare is a mission-driven nonprofit and a pioneer in hospice care. We are dedicated to upholding dignity, easing suffering, and supporting patients, loved ones, and those who are grieving through compassionate end-of-life care and specialized grief support services.
Our vision is to be recognized for excellence in compassionate care and accessible grief support. We provide a compassionate presence, pursue excellence, and act ethically, professionally, and with hope.
As a member of the Hinds LifeCare team, you will join an organization with a long-standing reputation for excellence and compassion. Hinds LifeCare is Joint Commission accredited and was recently recognized by Fresno’s Marjaree Mason Center as its Leading Business for 2023.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a leader who brings strategic vision, strong clinical judgment, operational discipline, and heartfelt commitment to the work. The ideal candidate is:
· Mission-driven and compassionate
· Experienced in executive clinical leadership
· Skilled in quality, compliance, and performance improvement
· Effective in interdisciplinary team leadership
· Strategic, accountable, and operationally strong
· Passionate about hospice, palliative care, and specialized grief support
· Ready to lead with professionalism, empathy, and excellence
If you have the dedication, compassion, leadership experience, and qualifications required to help shape the future of hospice and palliative care, Hinds LifeCare wants to hear from you.
Other Job Titles may include:
· chief clinical officer
· CCO
· chief nursing officer
· clinical executive
· healthcare executive
· hospice leadership
· palliative care leadership
· clinical operations
· quality improvement
· patient safety
· regulatory compliance
· interdisciplinary leadership
· nursing leadership
· hospice care
· serious illness care
· bereavement services
· pediatric hospice
· clinical program development
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
