Healthcare Director Jobs in Columbia, MD

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 (RN) Cardiovascular OR - Relocation Offered!

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

General Summary of Position Unit Highlights Help shape the future of cardiovascular surgical care one life-changing procedure at a time. MedStar Washington Hospital Center one of the regions...

Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) Emergency Room - Relocation Offered!

  • Olney, MD (10 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 18 days ago
  • Olney, MD (10 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 18 days ago

This position supports the Nursing Director in managing clinical operations, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care....

Assistant Director of Nursing, RN

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 23 hours 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....

Medical Director of Breast Health

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 hours ago

VHC Health seeks a dynamic and visionary Medical Director of Breast Health to lead our Breast Health Center, currently staffed by three dedicated physicians and poised for growth. This is a...

Field Medical Director - Vascular Surgery

  • Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 17 hours 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...

Director, Healthcare Services - IT

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 18 hours ago

Description About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a...

Field Medical Director, MSK (Spine) Surgery

  • Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day 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...

East Coast Regional Medical Director - Optum Behavioral Care

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Optum Behavioral Care is seeking an East Coast Regional Medical Director to join our team. For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic...

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Senior Vice President for Quality and Patient Safety

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Reporting to the President & CEO, oversees all daily activities of Performance Improvement and Patient Safety programs; is responsible for implementing policies and procedures as required by the...

Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) Geriatric Medicine

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

General Summary of Position Are you an experienced nurse looking for an opportunity to formally lead? The Assistant Nursing Director role is a great position that allows you to remain close to the...

Vice President of Human Resources

  • Pasadena, MD (20 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pasadena, MD (20 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Administration A minimum of seven (8) years of Human Resources or related management experience A background of increasingly accountable experience and success in the human resources field Experience...

Medical Director - Emergency Medicine

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Physicians Employers Company Medical Director - Emergency Medicine Vituity Job Description Job Description Baltimore, MD - Seeking Emergency Medicine Medical Director Join the Physician...

Medical Director - Florida

  • Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 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...

Director, Nursing - 3 South IMC

  • Silver Spring, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Silver Spring, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Job Title: Director, Nursing - 3 South IMC Schedule/Shift: Full-Time Location: Silver Spring, Maryland Position Highlights: Competitive pay...

Vice President, Infusion Clinic Expansion and Operations

  • Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

**Preferred Qualifications & Interests (PQIs)** + Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or a Clinical Field + Experience leading multi-site infusion clinics or comparable...

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Salary for Healthcare Director Jobs in Columbia, MD

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Directors in Columbia, MD offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.9%
Master's Degree
34.3%
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 Columbia, MD
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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