Healthcare Director Jobs in Hockessin, DE

A Healthcare Director is a high-level executive who oversees the overall functioning of a healthcare facility, including policy development, budgeting, personnel management, and strategic planning. They are responsible for coordinating and directing health services, ensuring patient care meets established standards and regulations, managing the facility's budget, and developing and implementing operational policies and procedures. Furthermore, they may also be involved in community outreach and public relations activities to maintain a positive image of the organization.

Important skills for a Healthcare Director include leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. They should also have a strong understanding of healthcare laws and regulations, as well as financial management skills. Often, these professionals hold a Master's degree in Health Administration or a related field, and some positions may require certification as a health executive, such as the Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE) or Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) credentials. Prior to becoming a Healthcare Director, an individual may have roles such as a Healthcare Administrator, Department Manager within a healthcare facility, or a Clinical Manager.

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Director of Nursing-Assisted Living

  • Hockessin, DE
  • 14 hours ago
  • Hockessin, DE
  • 14 hours ago

Director of Nursing-Assisted Living 2.9 2.9 out of 5 stars 6677 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707 About Us Brookdale is a Great Place to Be : Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our...

Medical Director, Center of Medical Genomics

  • Newark, DE (11 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, DE (11 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 1 day ago

ChristianaCare, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare, is actively recruiting a Medical Director, Center for Medical Genetics and Genomics at its Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research...

Regional Medical Director

  • Media, PA (16 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Media, PA (16 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Purpose: Community Care Behavioral Health (CCBH) is seeking a qualified individual to fulfill the role of Regional Medical Director in Delaware County, PA. The Regional Medical Director is...

Medical Director, LTSS - Delaware

  • Claymont, DE (12 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 7 days ago
  • Claymont, DE (12 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 7 days ago

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization...

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

  • Honey Brook, PA (22 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 7 days ago
  • Honey Brook, PA (22 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 7 days ago

Live the Mission 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...

Regional Vice President - Quality and Risk Management

  • Newtown Square, PA (18 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 9 days ago
  • Newtown Square, PA (18 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 9 days ago

Seven (7) to Ten (10) experience in healthcare administration, clinical risk, safety, accreditation, and/or patient experience....

Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing And Patient Operations Officer

  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 13 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 13 days ago

Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing and Patient Operations OfficerJob DescriptionNemours Children's Health Delaware Valley is currently seeking a Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing and Patient...

Medical Director - Psychiatrist

  • New Castle, DE (11 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 15 days ago
  • New Castle, DE (11 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 15 days ago

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital 575 S. DuPont Hwy. New Castle, DE 19720 MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is the Premier Mental Health and Co-Occurring Addiction Treatment Center for...

Medical Director, Pediatric Motility

  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 16 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 16 days ago

Medical Director, Pediatric Motility Nemours Details Posted: 12-Jun-25 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Internal Number: 11581 Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware is seeking a Pediatric...

Admissions Director/Referral Coordinator

  • Kennett Square, PA (5 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 17 days ago
  • Kennett Square, PA (5 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 17 days ago

Bowling Green Brandywine:Bowling Green Brandywine is a leading Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment center and is located in the scenic and historic countryside of Pennsylvanias Brandywine River...

Senior Vice President, Technology and Innovation

  • Villanova, PA (24 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 18 days ago
  • Villanova, PA (24 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 18 days ago

We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking leader to serve as Senior Vice President of Technology and Innovation (SVP, T/I). This executive will be responsible for aligning IT initiatives...

Vice President Support Services

  • Newark, DE (11 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 21 days ago
  • Newark, DE (11 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 21 days ago

Job Details At ChristianaCare, we serve as our neighbors as respectful, expert, caring partners in their health. We do this by creating innovative, effective, affordable systems of care that our...

Medical Director, Medicare

  • Newtown Square, PA (18 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 28 days ago
  • Newtown Square, PA (18 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 28 days ago

Role Overview The Medical Director, Medicare, reporting to the Medicare CMO, provides medical leadership in Population Health (PH) to the Medicare Business (MC) in areas such as care management...

Director of Nursing, DON

  • Wallingford, PA (18 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 29 days ago
  • Wallingford, PA (18 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 29 days ago

At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we...

Assistant Director of Nursing-RN

  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 29 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 29 days ago

When you work at Shipley Living, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing...

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Salary for Healthcare Director Jobs in Hockessin, DE

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Directors in Hockessin, DE 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 Directors in Hockessin, DE
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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