Healthcare Director Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Vice President of Development

  • Boston, MA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 14 hours ago

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) has a simple mission: Care. No Matter What. PPLM has been a leader in promoting sexual health for more than 90 years and we strongly believe that...

Director, Healthcare Management Consulting

  • Boston, MA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 17 hours ago

Job Summary: The Management Consulting (MC) Director is responsible for planning, managing, executing and leading a team of Staff in technology consulting related engagements, including ERP...

Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing - $2,846 per week

  • Lenox, MA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Lenox, MA
  • 19 hours ago

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Director of Nursing for a travel nursing job in Lenox, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Director of Nursing...

Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing - $3,442 per week

  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 19 hours ago

B2B Staffing Services, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Director of Nursing for a travel nursing job in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Director of Nursing...

VP/Executive Medical Director

  • Lexington, MA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Lexington, MA
  • 23 hours ago

The VP/Executive Medical Director will collaborate with cross-functional team members, including Clinical Sciences, Clinical Operations, Program Management, Biostatistics and Data Management, Safety...

Application Process: Interested candidates are encouraged to contact: Will DeCuyper Senior Manager of Behavioral Health Physician Recruitment In-house Physician Recruiter Email: ... Office: ......

Vice President, Quality

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 1 day ago

Partner with other functional teams (e.g., Research and Development, CMC, Clinical Operations) to ensure alignment on quality objectives and seamless execution of projects....

Medical Director, Hospice & Palliative Care_BLMG

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a difference in peoples lives. Provides physician services within the spectrum of hospice and palliative care....

Medical Director, Hospice & Palliative Care_BLMG

  • Beverly, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Beverly, MA
  • 2 days ago

Job Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: Day (United States of America) FLSA Status: Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a difference...

Senior Administrative Director, AMC Division of Cardiac Surgery

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications EducationBachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Healthcare Administration preferred or Master's Degree Business Administration preferred or Master's Degree...

Vice President of Organizational Transformation and HR Strategy

  • Marlborough, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA
  • 2 days ago

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance At Boston Scientific, well give you the opportunity to harness...

Sr. Medical Director, MD- (Neuropsychiatry)

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 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...

Utilization Management Medical Director, Genetics - Remote

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by...

Remote Work

Area Vice President of Sales - Early Intervention

  • Raynham, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Raynham, MA
  • 2 days ago

As part of this dynamic team with world class orthopedic products, this candidate would lead sales activities that would result in customer and patient satisfaction while exceeding the sales goals and...

Vice President, Sales Operations

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

CodaMetrix is revolutionizing Revenue Cycle Management with its AI-powered autonomous coding solution, a multi-specialty AI-platform that translates clinical information into accurate sets of...

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Salary for Healthcare Director Jobs in Massachusetts

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHealthcareAdministration research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Directors in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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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