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 Director of Nursing, RN

  • La Follette, TN
  • 16 days ago
  • La Follette, TN
  • 16 days 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....

Interim Director of Medical Staff Services

  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 hours ago

**_Interim Leader: Medical Staff Office_** At HealthTrust, we believe that healthcare isnt defined by the four walls in which its practiced. Its defined by its people. We pride ourselves on...

RN, Surgical Services Director, Full-time, EWCH, Murphy, NC

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 12 hours ago

Job Summary: The Director of Surgical Services at Erlanger Western Carolina has the responsibility of providing leadership for departmental strategic planning, marketing, operational initiatives,...

Weekend Home Health Admin Coord

  • Lebanon, TN
  • 23 hours ago
  • Lebanon, TN
  • 23 hours ago

Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Weekend Home Health Admin Coord with HCA Healthcare at Home you...

Director of Nursing Services

  • Etowah, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Etowah, TN
  • 1 day ago

Overview We're thrilled to announce that Etowah Health and Rehabilitation is now under new management! As of April 1st, our center has joined the Diversicare family, bringing a renewed commitment...

Traveling Director of Nursing Services

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

Overview Smile, Youve Found Us! Are you passionate about caregiving? Would you like to work with the best team in the world? If so, Diversicare invites you to apply. We build on trust, respect,...

Vice President, Provider Growth

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

Datavant is a data platform company and the worlds leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right...

Weekend Home Health Admin Coord

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

Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Weekend Home Health Admin Coord with HCA Healthcare at Home you...

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Medical Director - OneHome

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

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first** The Medical Director relies on fundamentals of CMS Medicare Guidance on following and reviewing home health, DME, skilled...

Associate Director, Surgical Services

  • Memphis, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 1 day ago

Associate Director, Surgical Services A Brief Overview Overseas operations and activities to effectively and efficiently provide quality health care and maximize patient outcomes in accordance...

Company Overview and Culture EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a leading data analytics and digital operations and solutions company. We partner with clients using a data and AI-led approach to reinvent...

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

  • Tullahoma, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Tullahoma, TN
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary 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...

Director of Nursing

  • Maryville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Maryville, TN
  • 2 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...

Hospice Executive Director

  • Franklin, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 2 days ago

Overview Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Hospice Executive Director Reimagine Your Career in Hospice As a medical professional, you know that what you do impacts you as much as your patients...

Regional Director of Nursing

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

You Matter Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture Excellent career growth opportunities Join us and find a...

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Tennessee

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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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