Healthcare Director Jobs in Mettawa, IL

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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Assistant Director of Nursing

  • Wheeling, IL (8 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Wheeling, IL (8 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 27 days ago

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus! Position Summary In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operations of the...

Vice President Neurology Marketing - Remote Opportunity

  • Deerfield, IL (4 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Deerfield, IL (4 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 7 hours ago

Do you want to join a team where the mission is meaningful, the challenges are complex, and you can directly see the results of your hard work? Lundbeck is a global biopharmaceutical company...

Director, Perioperative Services

  • Glenview, IL (11 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Glenview, IL (11 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 1 day ago

at NorthShore University Health System in Glenview, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Highlights: Position:Director, Perioperative Services - Cardiovascular OR, Main OR and ASU/PACU...

Vice President, Compliance Business Partner - Hybrid

  • Itasca, IL (20 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Itasca, IL (20 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Extraordinary Careers. Endless Possibilities.** **With the nation's largest home infusion provider, there is no limit to the growth of your career.** Option Care Health, Inc. is the largest...

Medical Director Neuroscience Clinical Development

  • North Chicago, IL (5 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • North Chicago, IL (5 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Along with Clinical Operations, is responsible for oversight of study enrollment and overall timelines for key deliverables....

Vice President, Chief Privacy Officer and Data Protection - Hybrid

  • Itasca, IL (20 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Itasca, IL (20 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Extraordinary Careers. Endless Possibilities. With the nation's largest home infusion provider, there is no limit to the growth of your career. Option Care Health, Inc. is the largest independent...

Director Nursing - Hawthorn Surgery Center

  • Vernon Hills, IL (4 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (4 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Overview At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure...

Associate Director, Patient Services Business Design

  • Mettawa, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Mettawa, IL
  • 2 days ago

Job Description AbbVie Patient Services is an industry leading organization, providing unparalleled patient support, resulting in improved brand loyalty and patient satisfaction....

Senior Vice President of Health Services

  • Skokie, IL (15 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (15 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Experience: Minimum 15 years in progressive leadership and management roles in healthcare administration within a multi-site company are required....

Director of Nursing

  • McHenry, IL (21 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • McHenry, IL (21 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 3 days ago

The HWD is the clinical leader who supports the clinical operations within the branch....

RN Executive Director - Hospice

  • Gurnee, IL (10 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL (10 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 6 days ago

This includes chart audits, patient satisfaction, financials, contracts, patient/family complaints, etc. and appropriate follow-up....

Director of Nursing

  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 7 days ago

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships...

Medical Director Immunology Clinical Development

  • North Chicago, IL (5 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (5 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Along with Clinical Operations, is responsible for oversight of study enrollment and overall timelines for key deliverables....

Home Health Administrator RN

  • Des Plaines, IL (12 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (12 miles from Mettawa, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Overview Compensation Range: $100,000 to $115,000 annually At Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, we provide compassionate, high-quality care to our patients in the comfort of their own homes. Were...

Medical Director, US and Canada

  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 9 days ago

Must evaluate ' product development risk management, clinical operations, customer complaints, field actions and post-market vigilance reports to assist the businesses in making judgments and assessments...

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Salary for Healthcare Director Jobs in Mettawa, IL

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Directors in Mettawa, IL 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 Directors in Mettawa, IL
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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