Healthcare Director Jobs in Maryland

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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General Summary of Position Unit Highlights 48 Bed Unit Mix of High Acuity Intermediate Care and Medical-Surgical patients Chronic vents, insulin drips Excellent leadership and tenured core group...

General Summary of Position Please Note: This is a rotating day and evening shift. The Assistant Director of Nursing is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing and leadership...

Director of Nursing Services

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 8 hours ago
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 8 hours 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...

Assistant Director of Nursing MedSurg Days/ Evenings

  • Clinton, MD
  • 23 hours ago
  • Clinton, MD
  • 23 hours ago

General Summary of Position Please Note: This is a rotating day and evening shift. The Assistant Director of Nursing is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing and leadership...

Urgent Care Medical Director, Physician - South Region/Southern Maryland

  • Frederick, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 2 days ago

-Assist in improvement and maintenance of MedStar Urgent Care performance indicators of Quality and Safety, Patient Satisfaction, Documentation and Coding, financial, and provider engagement....

Leaderstat - Post Acute is seeking a travel nurse RN Assistant Director of Nursing for a travel nursing job in Ellicott City, Maryland. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Assistant Director...

Assistant Director of Nursing, RN

  • Lanham, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Lanham, MD
  • 4 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....

Associate Medical Director - Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hanover, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Hanover, MD
  • 4 days ago

Clinical Operations Associate Medical Director Orthopedic Surgery Virtual: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing...

Medical Director - Addiction Medicine

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 4 days ago

Overview Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Join our team at Pine Heights Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) as a Medical Director, where you'll play a pivotal role in transforming...

Director of Nursing, Emergency Services, Day Shift, Emergency Department

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 5 days ago

White Oak Medical Center If you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced...

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer - Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 5 days ago

Proven physician relations skills that ensure effective communications and the understanding of constituent needs. Demonstrated ability to manage in a matrix fashion with clinical leadership....

Regional Vice President - Quality and Risk Management

  • Wheaton, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Wheaton, MD
  • 5 days ago

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

This includes proactively identifying progressive approaches to deliver patient care and enhance overall patient satisfaction, and the culture of nursing and clinical services....

Medical Director Hospitalist

  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 5 days ago

Requirements Medical Director - Hospitalist StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: M-F Pay Rate: $300000.00 - $350000.00 This position not only offers a competitive compensation package but also a...

Medical Director

  • Towson, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Towson, MD
  • 6 days ago

University of Maryland Hematology/Oncology (3-309-1220) The Department of Medicine of the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer...

Demographic Data for Maryland

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Salary for Healthcare Director Jobs in Maryland

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Directors in Maryland 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 Maryland
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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