Healthcare Director Jobs in Delaware

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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Field Medical Director, MSK Surgery

  • Dover, DE
  • 12 hours ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 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 of Nursing-Assisted Living

  • Hockessin, DE
  • 15 hours ago
  • Hockessin, DE
  • 15 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...

Field Medical Director, MSK (Spine) Surgery

  • Dover, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 1 day 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...

Vice President, Strategic Accounts

  • Dover, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 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...

Medical Director - Southeast Medicaid

  • Dover, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 1 day ago

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first** The Medical Director relies on medical background and reviews health claims. The Medical Director work assignments involve...

Medical Director, Center of Medical Genomics

  • Newark, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, 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...

Medical Director New Jersey Market

  • Dover, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 1 day ago

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading...

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Field Medical Director-Radiation Oncology

  • Dover, DE
  • 6 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 6 days 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...

Medical Director - National Medicare

  • Dover, DE
  • 7 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 7 days ago

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first** The Medical Director relies on medical background and reviews health claims. The Medical Director work assignments involve...

Medical Director, LTSS - Delaware

  • Claymont, DE
  • 7 days ago
  • Claymont, 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...

Vice President, Growth, Product Marketing & Enablement

  • Dover, DE
  • 11 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 11 days ago

Your Future Evolves Here** Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and...

Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing And Patient Operations Officer

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 13 days ago
  • Wilmington, 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
  • 15 days ago
  • New Castle, 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
  • 16 days ago
  • Wilmington, 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...

Sr. Medical Director, MD- (Neuropsychiatry)

  • DE
  • 16 days ago
  • DE
  • 16 days ago

Operations in accordance with NBI SOPs, Good Clinical Practice, and applicable regulations Identify resource requirements, leads budget planning and personnel forecasting for clinical research programs...

Demographic Data for Delaware

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Salary for Healthcare Director Jobs in Delaware

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Healthcare Director positions.



Highest Education Level

Healthcare Directors in Delaware 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 Delaware
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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