Clinical Manager- Hospice: Sign on Bonus Eligible!
Company: Tufts Medicine Care at Home
Location: Haverhill
Posted on: January 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Overview This position oversees one of the TM CAH Hospice
teams. Assumes a leadership role with clinical staff to ensure that
best practices are followed. Works cooperatively with VNA,
palliative care, and hospice teams, as well as physicians, referral
sources, and the referral department, so that patients meeting
established criteria are identified for hospice eligibility or a
transition to hospice, ensuring that patients are receiving the
right level of care at the right time. This position manages the
inpatient hospice house, staff, and facilitates the best patient
practices and care for our patients and families. This position is
intended to cover our High Pointe House Facility in Haverhill, MA,
and Skilled Nursing Facility management and oversight. Hours: Full
Time 40 Hours Location: Lowell MA and Haverhill MA Job Description
Minimum Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or
3-5 Years Experience and ASN 2. Massachusetts RN Licensure. 3. Five
(5) years of palliative, hospice, complex care experience. 4.Two
(2) years of progressive management experience. Duties and
Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are
intended to describe the general nature of work and are not
intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and
responsibilities may be assigned. Monitors and evaluates palliative
care and hospice patient population census, trends, processes and
outcomes at a facility base. Oversees of the day-to-day clinical
operations at High Pointe House in addition to our growing census
of patients residing in SNF/ALF settings. Develops, implements and
monitors clinical protocols to achieve desired outcomes promoting
palliative care and hospice philosophy, holding staff accountable
to current clinical standards of palliative and hospice practice
and policies and procedures. Promotes and maintains full
implementation of the palliative care and hospice programs.
Develops/revises program-specific policies and procedures as
needed. Communicates with appropriate individuals regarding the
palliative care and hospice programs, i.e. Medical Directors,
hospital personnel, vendors, director, managers and staff to ensure
optimal care. Ensures staff are aware of the palliative care and
hospice programs by actively promoting and training staff through
ongoing activities such as individual outreach, care management
activities, attendance at team meetings, etc. Develops and
implements Standards of Practice in collaboration with the Director
of Hospice and Palliative Care. Develops and updates weekly,
monthly and program reports. Utilizes data to manage costs and
outcomes. Works cooperatively and collaboratively with team members
to address individual clinician competency toward the palliative
care and hospice clinical protocols, best practice standards, and
other processes and outcomes. Develops effective relationships with
referral sources. Works with UR to ensure availability of
documentation and information needed for payment. Approves only
invoices related to the delivery of hospice care. Reviews plan of
care with clinicians and ensures primary physician is updated
adequately and assists with obtaining orders from physicians as
indicated. Conducts random chart audits. Follows through on any
areas that appear to be deficient or incorrect according to the
Palliative regulations, Hospice conditions of participation, and
agency policies. Provides Documentation to Meet Patient Needs,
Legal and Reimbursement Requirements, and Other Agency
Requirements. Arranges for coverage when not available including
providing a detailed report to the covering clinician and obtaining
a report from the covering clinician. Manages palliative and
hospice clinicians as well as ancillary staff to assure program and
agency goals are met. Utilizes team building skills and problem
solving to promote optimal team performance and effectiveness.
Directs and ensures completion of orientation of new staff.
Assesses staff education needs, provides training, provides
day-to-day supervision, delegates appropriately, and provides
constructive feedback and takes disciplinary action to members of
the team when necessary. Evaluates palliative care and hospice
staff according to policies, procedures and position requirements.
When appropriate, recommends merit increases and staff assignment
according to staff performance. Communicates effectively and
maintains positive working relationships with other members of the
health care team, administration and other departments. Educates
clinicians on protocols for care. Maintains effective working
relationships with patients, families and referral sources.
Participates in case conferences and participates in/facilitates
Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and facilitates Develops and
implements systems to assess patient and physician satisfaction
with service. Reports Compliance concerns to the CEO or Chief
Compliance Officer when applicable. Ensures compliance within
guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies (JCAHO, DPH, ERISA,
etc.) and demonstrates compliance with Home Health Foundation
policies and procedures. Ensures Program services meet the agency’s
objectives. Monitors utilization of resources and related costs to
achieve desired outcomes. Evaluates the programs’ need for data
collection and sets up systems to acquire and maintain information.
Documents findings and actions taken. Identifies trends and makes
recommendations. Maintains statistics and generates reports on
programs to meet outcomes. Assures that the palliative care and
hospice staff complete all appropriate documentation needed for
submission for compliance. Ensures the delivery of quality care by
reviewing referrals to determine most appropriate initial course of
action, promoting service excellence, maintaining team
productivity, and ensures contribution from all members of the IDT
in the delivery of hospice care for each patient. What we Offer:
Generous PTO Health Insurance Effective Day 1 403 B with employer
match At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued
for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation
philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that
attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while
rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges
reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers
are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers
relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and
internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and
aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine
provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your
health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways
we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range : $111,175.79 - $141,756.53
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