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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Assistant Vice President, Contracting

  • Brentwood, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 3 days ago

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Assistant Vice President, Operational Support and Practice Development

  • Brentwood, TN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 45+ days ago

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

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

  • Morristown, TN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Morristown, TN
  • 1 hour 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...

Regional Vice President, Physician Services

  • Brentwood, TN
  • 11 hours ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 11 hours ago

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we...

President of Emergency and Hospital Medicine HBS

  • Brentwood, TN
  • 14 hours ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 14 hours ago

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 hospitals and...

Associate Director Of Patient Services & Experience, Food & Nutrition

  • Nashville, TN
  • 21 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 21 hours ago

Key Responsibilities: Assists to ensure client and patient satisfaction and efficient cost effective management Leads a team of frontline associates and promotes the professional growth and development...

Vice President, Finance - Navista CFO

  • TN
  • 21 hours ago
  • TN
  • 21 hours ago

Job Summary At Navista, our mission is to empower community oncology practices to deliver patient-centered cancer care. Navista, a Cardinal Health company, is an oncology practice alliance...

Emergency Medicine Medical Director

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago

As a physician leader, you will play a key role in overseeing the clinical operations of our emergency department (ED), driving quality improvement initiatives, and leading a team of dedicated EM physicians...

Medical Director (MD or DO)- Knoxville, TN- Base Salary up to

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago

satisfaction and center performance....

Assistant Director of Nursing/RN

  • Morley, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Morley, TN
  • 1 day ago

*Responsible for the quality of the clinical operations of the nursing units to include compliance with Genesis policies and procedures, practice standards and regulations....

Physician / Other / Tennessee / Permanent / Associate Medical Director

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

Provides timely expert medical review for requests to evaluate the medical necessity of services that do not meet utilization review criteria while located in a state or territory of the United...

Remote Work

Director of Nursing

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

Acadia Healthcare - Corporate DON is REMOTE with 90% travel. Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network...

Director of Nursing - Child/Adolescent

  • Memphis, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Lakeside Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. Our staff tell us that our team...

Associate Medical Director - Orthopedic Surgery

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Clinical Operations Associate Medical Director Orthopedic Surgery Virtual: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing...

Assistant Director of Nursing

  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • 3 days ago

Oversees clinical operations, including making daily rounds and monitoring resident conditions....

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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
35.9%
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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