Area VP of Community Development

Join Bristol Hospice as the Area Vice President of Community Development, leading growth and engagement efforts across our Utah and Colorado locations. In this strategic role, you’ll oversee community access and development initiatives, build strong relationships with referral sources, and guide your team in promoting hospice education and awareness. You'll also mentor front-line staff, support goal-driven development efforts, and help further our mission through meaningful community partnerships.

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 bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Our Culture

Our culture is cultivated using the following values:

• Integrity: We are honest and professional.
• Trust: We count on each other.
• Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.
• Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.
• Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.

On an Average Day You Will:

• Support initial business development for new startups and acquisitions
• Conduct market research and outreach for new markets
• Conduct negotiations with health plans and other large referral sources
• Assist in directing and coordinating company access and development functions
• 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
• Direct and oversee the company outreach efforts to identify and develop new referral sources for Hospice services
• Research and develop strategies and plan which identify opportunities for growth of Bristol hospice and homecare services
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of development methods, costs, and results; report outcomes to the Division President
• Assist locations in coordinating public events as well as communication efforts
• Assist in development of new projects and proposals
• Assist in the planning and development of company sales and communication materials
• Represent the company at various community and/or business meetings to promote the company
• Assist locations in preparation, issuance, and delivery of development materials, exhibits and promotion programs
• Promote positive relations with partners, vendors, hospitals, physicians, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and all other hospice referral sources
• Recommend updates to access and outreach policies and procedures to enhance operations
• Work with Executive Team to develop strategic marketing and business plans for Bristol Hospice programs
• Provide feedback in recruiting, training, and evaluating Hospice Liaisons and Hospice Transition Specialists
• Responsible for developing and increasing the access to Bristol Hospice services in all areas being served and those yet to be served.
• Responsible for on site development of new service areas and locations.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in marketing or a health-related field preferred