Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Tennessee

A Healthcare Area Administrator plays a vital role in health care administration by overseeing medical facilities within a specific geographic area. Their duties often include managing staff, ensuring compliance with healthcare laws and regulations, implementing policies, coordinating medical services, and working towards improving the quality of patient care. They are also responsible for financial management for the facilities in their care, which may include budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring financial sustainability.

Important skills for a Healthcare Area Administrator include leadership, communication, problem-solving, and knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations. They should be able to work well under pressure, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and make important decisions regarding patient care and facility operation. They should hold a master's degree in health administration, public health, or a related field. Certifications such as Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE) or Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) can further enhance their credibility and expertise. Prior to becoming a Healthcare Area Administrator, a person may have roles such as Healthcare Consultant, Hospital Department Manager, or Medical and Health Services Manager.

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Associate Medical Director

  • Memphis, TN
  • 18 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 18 days ago

Ensures successful clinical operations and meeting/exceeding plan market earnings....

Assistant Vice President, Physician Services Operations

  • Brentwood, TN
  • 22 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 22 days ago

Experience: Minimum of 7 years in medical practice management or similar healthcare setting, with specific leadership experience....

Vice President, Compliance-Behavioral Health

  • Brentwood, TN
  • 29 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 29 days ago

Who we are: At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team, you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoint's...

Vice President, Compliance - Operations

  • Brentwood, TN
  • 27 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 27 days ago

What youll do: Reports directly to the Chief Compliance Officer; VP-level position. A primary responsibility of this position is to serve as the organization's operational compliance expert,...

Director of Nursing

  • Greeneville, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Greeneville, TN
  • 7 days ago

D&S Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right...

Memory Care Director

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 hour ago

Position Summary Memory Care Director manages the day to day activity operations of the Memory Care Community to ensure the maximum levels of resident, family and staff safety, wellness and...

Field Medical Director, Physical Medicine

  • Nashville, TN
  • 12 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 12 hours ago

Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines. + Aids and acts as a resource to Initial Clinical Reviewers. + Ensures documentation of all communications with medical office staff and/or MD provider...

Director, Healthcare Services - M&A

  • Nashville, TN
  • 14 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 14 hours ago

Description About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a...

Director, Nursing Clin Suppt & Education Services

  • Memphis, TN
  • 15 hours ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 15 hours ago

This pivotal leadership role is ideal for a results-driven nursing professional with a strong background in clinical operations, education, and workforce development....

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (Registered Nurse/RN)

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 1 day ago

The RN - Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Nursing Services department to ensure...

Medical Director WFH

  • Franklin, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 1 day ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Executives thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nations leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180...

Corporate Vice President of Practice Clinical Services

  • Franklin, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 1 day ago

Proven leadership in physician relations, stakeholder engagement, and operational efficiency....

Medical Director Anesthesiologist

  • Brentwood, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 1 day ago

Start the day excited to make a differenceend the day knowing you did. Come join our team. The Anesthesiology Medical Director position at FASC is a vital leadership role dedicated exclusively to...

Medical Director WFH

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Executives thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180...

Remote Work

RN Director of Nursing

  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago

Position: Director of Nursing, RN Pay: $80,000 - $92,000 yearly Depending on Experience Caris Healthcare Director of Nursing, RN serves as a leader with overall clinical management of the hospice...

Demographic Data for Tennessee

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Tennessee

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Area Administrators in Tennessee offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.0%
Master's Degree
34.2%
Associate's Degree
9.0%
Doctorate Degree
7.2%
High School or GED
6.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.0%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Healthcare Area Administrators in Tennessee
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%


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