Healthcare Director Jobs in Houston, TX

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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Clinical Manager

  • Houston, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 10 hours ago

The remainder of their time is allocated to leadership responsibilities, including PCP performance, engagement, and building a strong clinical-operations synergy and culture....

Director, Healthcare Services - MedTech

  • Houston, TX
  • 17 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 17 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...

Director of Patient Care Services

  • League City, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • League City, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Scope: The Director, Patient Care Services has strategic and executive responsibilities for multiple clinical operations....

Medical Director Remote

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a dedicated,full-time Medical Director to provide strategic and clinical leadership for ourmultidisciplinary Care Team, which includes Advanced Registered NursePractitioners,...

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Director of Surgical Services

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Salary Confidential Position range in Harris County $68k - $100k Per Year Director of Surgical Services Roc Asc, LLP Occupation: Registered Nurses Location: Houston, TX - 77004 Positions...

Director ICU

  • Pearland, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pearland, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Are you ready to manage in a new era as a Director ICU where building a healthier tomorrow is more than a job? Our HCA Houston...

Market Vice President of Human Resources

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and...

Medical Director - Medical Oncologist UM

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

Medical Director - Medical Oncologist UM - Remote anywhere in US Requisition Number: 2295386 Job Category: Medical & Clinical Operations Primary Location: Houston, TX, US (Remote considered) Optum is...

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Trauma Medical Director - Emergency Medicine Huntsville Memorial

  • Humble, TX (17 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Humble, TX (17 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our...

Director Nursing - INOV8 Surgical at Memorial City

  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days 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...

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care...

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Vice President - Controller

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago

The VP - Controller supports the Senior Vice President of Finance in ensuring that the strategic direction and goals of Harris Health System are met. The Controller is responsible for the...

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Vice President of Quality

  • Kingwood, TX (17 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Kingwood, TX (17 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Last year alone, HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours impacting our communities. As a Vice President of Quality with...

Medical Director Oncology UM - Remote

  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 7 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...

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Pmr Medical Director In Houston, Tx - Great Support, No Income Cap

  • Houston, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 8 days ago

Physician-led group of physiatrists seeking a BC Medical Director physiatrist for a free-standing inpatient rehab facility.Our team offers:Experienced physical medicine physician...

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Salary for Healthcare Director Jobs in Houston, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Directors in Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX
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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