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Hospice Account Executive

Elara Caring · Tinley Park, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience selling hospice or home health services and how you grew admissions.

What they are checking: Whether they have a proven approach to building patient census in a medical sales territory.

Tell me about a time a family was hesitant about hospice. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they handle emotional, sensitive conversations with empathy rather than a sales push.

How do you plan your week of outside sales calls?

What they are checking: Whether they manage time and territory with discipline when working independently.

What would you do

A physician says they prefer to wait before referring patients to hospice. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can educate on timely hospice benefits respectfully, without pressure or overreaching.

A referral source complains that a patient's family had a bad hospice experience with your team. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they listen, work with clinical leaders to fix it and protect trust honestly.

About the work

How is selling hospice different from selling home health?

What they are checking: Whether they understand hospice conversations involve end-of-life sensitivity, eligibility and family readiness.

Who would you target first for hospice referrals around Tinley Park, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they know physicians, hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities drive hospice referrals.

How would you explain hospice eligibility to a facility's staff without overstepping the clinical team?

What they are checking: Whether they know the clinical team determines eligibility and the rep's role is education and connection.

What do you know about the rules around marketing hospice services, including incentives to referral sources?

What they are checking: Whether they understand anti-kickback limits and compliance risks that are serious in hospice sales.

What metrics would you track to know your territory is growing?

What they are checking: Whether they use data like referrals, conversion and length of stay to guide their effort.

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The full job description

As published by Elara Caring.

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. Job Description: Why choose Elara Caring? As one of the nation’s top 10 providers, Elara Caring is focused on providing outstanding care and patient outcomes and a top employer of choice. We are looking for experienced medical sales professionals that want to be a part of a winning culture with rewarding compensation and recognition. We provide training and ongoing coaching on Elara’s Value and Go To Market Sales Strategy, we utilize data, technology and innovate continuously to provide support and resources for our team members. If you are interested in growth opportunities, ask us about our sales roles and leaders who have had opportunities within Elara over the years. #WeareElara Hospice Account Executive As an Account Executive, your primary responsibility is generating admissions and growing patient census in a designated territory. This customer-facing (outside sales) role involves the sales, growth, and marketing of clinical programs and outcomes to be a top provider of care in our communities. You will work with a wide range of medical professionals, connecting Elara Caring’s high-quality in-home care to eligible patients and families. Minimum Job Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Business is preferred • Post acute or DME sales experience preferred • Self-motivated and ability to work independently as well as with teams • Proven sales acumen with proven results • Demonstrates a clear understanding of how the referral source decides and understands who the decision makers are • Skilled in problem solving, providing solutions to meet patient and business needs • Demonstrates a high confidence level to interact with health care professionals at all levels • Competitive mindset to meet and exceed business objectives • Demonstrates adaptability, enthusiasm, and willingness to cooperate while working with others or in place of others • You will need a dependable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance under the laws of the state. Why Join the Elara Caring mission? • Supportive, collaborative environment • Unique, rewarding opportunity caring for patients in their homes • Competitive compensation • Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship • Opportunities for advancement and growth • Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K and paid-time off for full-time staff. Join our motivated sales team and help connect patients to care wherever they call home. Equal Employment Opportunity : We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruiting@elara.com. Pay & Benefit Information : Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits EVerify : Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

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