Healthcare Manager Jobs in Altoona, PA

A Healthcare Manager plays a crucial role in the administration of a healthcare facility by overseeing the day-to-day operations and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. They are responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating medical and health services, while complying with changes in healthcare laws and regulations. Their duties may include the management of entire facilities, specific departments, or a group of doctors. They may also be tasked with improving the efficiency and delivery of healthcare services, ensuring patient satisfaction, hiring and training new staff, coordinating with doctors, and planning budgets.

A Healthcare Manager should have strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, and they should be well-versed in healthcare laws and regulations. A degree in Health Administration or related field is required, and additional certifications like Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE) or Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) are often considered beneficial. Before becoming a Healthcare Manager, a person may hold roles such as a Clinical Manager, Health Service Manager, or Nursing Home Administrator. These roles provide the foundation necessary to understand the complexities of the healthcare system and prepare an individual for the responsibilities of a Healthcare Manager.

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RN Clinical Manager - Home Health Care

  • Altoona, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 30+ days ago

What we offer our RN Home Health Clinical Manager : Competitive pay, benefits, and incentives....

RN / Registered Nurse Case Manager - Hospice

  • Altoona, PA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 12 hours ago

Grane Hospice is seeking a passionate, dedicated RN Case Manager to join our team!...

RN Case Manager Hospice

  • Altoona, PA
  • 22 days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 22 days ago

Overview Full-Time Days Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospice? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies...

Healthcare Manager

  • Summerhill, PA (19 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Summerhill, PA (19 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 23 days ago

The Healthcare Manager must be available for camp check-in to provide health screenings and accept camper medications....

Facility - Case Manager

  • Williamsburg, PA (11 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Williamsburg, PA (11 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 28 days ago

Cove Forge Williamsburg is currently hiring Case Managers to provide Case Management and care coordination services for patients in the facility....

RN Case Manager- Pediatrics/ Adults

  • Duncansville, PA (8 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Duncansville, PA (8 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications for a Clinical Nurse Manager: Registered Nurse (RN) with 1 or more years of experience as an RN. Supervisory experience preferred....

Blended Case Manager (BCM)

  • Altoona, PA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 90+ days ago

Join Our Team: Blended Case Manager (BCM) Nulton Diagnostic and Treatment Center (NDTC) is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals eager to make a meaningful impact in the mental health sector....

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Salary for Healthcare Manager Jobs in Altoona, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Managers in Altoona, PA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.0%
Master's Degree
32.8%
Associate's Degree
10.9%
High School or GED
7.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.7%
Doctorate Degree
5.1%
Some College
1.0%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Healthcare Managers in Altoona, PA
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%