Healthcare Director Jobs in Albany, NY

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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Perm - Medical Director - Hematology Oncology Albany, NY

  • Albany, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 4 hours ago

ID: 52645558 Shift: Days Monday-Friday, 40 hour work week - days, 1:5 weekends and approximately 1:5 weeknights Description: St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates is seeking a full-time...

Foundation Executive Director-HOSPICE

  • Albany, NY
  • 20 hours ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 20 hours ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Executive Foundation Director - HOSPICE The Community Hospice Foundation has a rewarding opportunity for a Foundation Executive Director....

Regional Vice President, Growth

  • Albany, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 1 day ago

Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right...

Emergency Medicine ED Critical Care Medical Director

  • Albany, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 2 days ago

BENEFITS An industry leading benefits package is just the beginning. A collaborative culture helps us thrive. Our Results We work to improve the health care continuum, based on our extensive...

Vice President, Real-world Data & Evidence Solutions and Sales

  • Albany, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 3 days ago

Summary** The Vice President of Real-world Data & Evidence has direct responsibility and accountability for all Cardinal Health and Specialty Networks' real-world data and evidence, technology,...

Vice President, Provider Growth

  • Albany, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 4 days ago

Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right...

Assistant Director of Nursing

  • Delmar, NY (9 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Delmar, NY (9 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary: The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) will support the Director of Nursing (DON) in overseeing the nursing department, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care, and...

Field Medical Director, Pain Management

  • Albany, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 7 days ago

Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines. + Provides clinical rationale for standard and expedited appeals. + Ensures documentation of all communications with medical office staff and/or MD...

Assistant Director Of Nursing LTC

  • Delmar, NY (9 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Delmar, NY (9 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Are you a passionate and energetic nurse leader ready to make a difference? Do you have a "say YES" attitude and a desire to bring positivity, leadership, and...

Assist. Director Of Nursing (RN)

  • Albany, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 9 days ago

Communicates effectively with the Director of Nursing and discusses any problems or concerns regarding clinical operations of the department....

Director, Medical Affairs Strategy (Hematology/Oncology)

  • Albany, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 9 days ago

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe...

Associate Director, Medical and Scientific Communications

  • Albany, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 9 days ago

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe...

Medical Director - Home Health - OneHome/Home Solutions

  • Albany, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 12 days ago

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first The Medical Director relies on fundamentals of CMS Medicare Guidance on following and reviewing home health episodic, home health...

Assistant Director of Nursing

  • Delmar, NY (9 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Delmar, NY (9 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Are you a passionate and energetic nurse leader ready to make a difference? Do you have a say YES attitude and a desire to bring positivity, leadership, and...

Floating Director of Nursing (DON)

  • Delmar, NY (9 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Delmar, NY (9 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Floating Director of Nursing (DON) Healthcare & Life Sciences $ 145000 - $ 155000 / Year location_on Delmar, New York work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY...

Demographic Data for Albany, NY

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Salary for Healthcare Director Jobs in Albany, NY

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Directors in Albany, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.0%
Master's Degree
34.1%
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 Albany, NY
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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