Published: July 1, 2025 - The Hospital Director establishes strong interdepartmental and external relationships to ensure alignment with the hospital’s strategic objectives. This role oversees departmental planning, budgeting, staffing, and quality assurance to drive compliance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. The director also leads performance evaluation, policy development, and staff development initiatives to maintain high standards in patient care and hospital operations.


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1. Hospital Director, RWJBarnabas Health, Toms River, NJ
Job Summary:
- Manages the OR and PACU Departments
- Coordinates the scheduling of cases including conscious sedation procedures, anesthesia and surgeons
- Manages all conscious sedation procedures including the recovery of patients
- Direct patient care of children admitted to the inpatient pediatric unit and neonates in the newborn nursery
- Administrative and supervisory oversight of the pediatric hospitalists at St. Mary's Hospital-scheduling of clinical coverage, mentorship, etc
- Supervision and oversight by the Director of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at VCU is anticipated
- Engage in St. Mary's Hospital Mercy Bon Secours Health Pediatric Committees
- Coordinate pediatric resources with the St. Mary's Hospital Mercy Bon Secours Health Pediatric Emergency Department, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Skills on Resume:
- Operating Room Management (Hard Skills)
- Case Scheduling (Hard Skills)
- Sedation Oversight (Hard Skills)
- Pediatric Care (Hard Skills)
- Staff Supervision (Soft Skills)
- Clinical Mentorship (Soft Skills)
- Committee Engagement (Soft Skills)
- Resource Coordination (Soft Skills)
2. Hospital Director, UNC Health, Morrisville, NC
Job Summary:
- Accountability for the hospital's profit and loss statements
- Partner with the Medical Director to facilitate the delivery of the best possible medical and surgical care to patients
- Responsible for consistently delivering results that contribute to the mission and overall success of the hospital
- Accomplishing performance objectives focused on business revenues, client satisfaction, and associate satisfaction
- Focus on exceeding client expectations
- Partner with the Marketing Manager in promoting the hospital and cultivating relationships within the veterinary community
- Develop and grow future leaders
- Oversight and development of onboarding, training, and the continued growth of associates
- Support the recruitment and retention of medical professionals
Skills on Resume:
- Profit Management (Hard Skills)
- Medical Partnership (Soft Skills)
- Results Delivery (Hard Skills)
- Performance Focus (Hard Skills)
- Client Relations (Soft Skills)
- Marketing Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Leadership Development (Soft Skills)
- Talent Management (Soft Skills)
3. Hospital Director, Deaconess Hospital, Spokane, WA
Job Summary:
- Ensure the efficient running of the Day Hospital and the two private consulting sites
- Monitor the administrative and financial status of the Day Hospital and two private consulting sites
- Overseeing the successful renewals of hospital contracts with various Australian Private Health Funds, financial submissions with Medicare Australia, and all patient billing
- Ensure ACHS Accreditation is maintained for the Day Hospital
- Ensure that all ACT Health Licenses are maintained for the Day Hospital and two private consulting sites
- Ensure all sites are COVID compliant by practice policy, state and or territory guidelines/legislation
- Provide and promote a safe and high standard of patient care at all times
- Chair various committees within the Day Hospital
- Monitor expenses and suggest cost-effective alternatives
- Build and maintain rapport with external practices
- Work collaboratively with the Surgeons and Anaesthetists
- Responsible for the training of all staff within the Day Hospital and private consulting sites
- Support administrative staff to ensure the seamless running of the Day Hospital, patient consultations, local anaesthetic clinics, and external hospital lists
- Provide timely and safe ongoing care to patients following treatment
- Oversee all clinical and administrative activity within the Day Hospital, and two private procedures, relevant legislation, ACT Health guidelines, health directives, and ACHS Accreditation Standards
Skills on Resume:
- Hospital Operations (Hard Skills)
- Financial Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Contract Management (Hard Skills)
- Accreditation Compliance (Hard Skills)
- COVID Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Patient Safety (Soft Skills)
- Committee Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Staff Training (Soft Skills)
4. Hospital Director, KETA Medical Center, New York, NY
Job Summary:
- Interfaces and collaborates with NVA Compassion-First Shared Services departments to ensure that the hospital's goals are met
- Meet regularly with managers to discuss, evaluate, and plan for the welfare of the practice
- Assign job responsibilities to managers and delegate
- Responsible for policy enforcement as well as overseeing disciplinary actions and terminations
- Read and respond to all communication promptly to ensure that NVA Compassion-First policies, guidelines and recommendations are quickly communicated to hospital staff and adequate training follows
- Performs other duties essential to the performance of the hospital
- Ensure that the OSHA and Safety program and procedures are being monitored and updated so that the hospital is in safety compliance
- Oversees the Medical Director, support staff and conducts staff meetings
- Responsible for overseeing the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of staff
- Responsible for overseeing the recruitment, interviewing, contract negotiation, and hiring of doctors in conjunction with the Medical Director
- Drive hospital culture, cementing CASE as the Employer of Choice in the region
- Support HR initiatives and programs, such as onboarding, team-building, and recognition, which reinforce the hospital’s culture and values
- Direct and develop the veterinary and technical staff towards the goals for state-of-the-art quality patient care and excellence
- Oversee client flow to ensure that clients and patients are seen and treated in a professional, timely and competent manner
- Responsible for the administration and review of non-medical client complaints
- Understand, participate and support planned marketing events and programs and ensure that the hospital staff utilizes marketing tools and materials and events and programs
- Review income statements and other financial data to find ways to improve revenue and profit
- Ensures payroll is accurately completed and submitted for all hospital staff
- Oversee billing, calculations of any discounts, and other special accounts
- Monitor purchasing so the practice operates within budget
- Monitor the staff scheduling so that the practice operates within budget
- Monitor and approve all expenditures within Compassion-First guidelines
- Meet regularly with veterinarians to review financial performance
- Review accounts receivable to confirm proper and timely processing
Skills on Resume:
- Cross-Department Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Policy Enforcement (Hard Skills)
- Staff Oversight (Soft Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Culture Building (Soft Skills)
- Client Relations (Soft Skills)
- Financial Review (Hard Skills)
- Recruitment Management (Hard Skills)
5. Hospital Director, BJC HealthCare, St. Louis, MO
Job Summary:
- Develop short-term and long-term educational goals/objectives based on the department's specific needs
- Develop an Annual Education Plan and prepare for evaluation
- Provide continuing education related to the care of Adults and/or other age groups
- Assist Department Managers in developing and implementing job-specific competencies
- Maintain education information for regulatory agency review
- Compile and maintain an accurate and complete education record on each employee
- Investigate and plan in-services for new techniques, practices, equipment and products
- Develop/implement in-house CPR Program, i.e., ACLS, BLS, Heartsaver
- Develop and update Education Department Policies and Procedures
- Report Education Statistics to the Quality Council and the Environment of Care Committee
- Serve as a consultant to the Hospital Quality Council and function as a supervisor for the Electronic Medical Record system
Skills on Resume:
- Education Planning (Hard Skills)
- Staff Training (Hard Skills)
- Competency Development (Hard Skills)
- Regulatory Readiness (Hard Skills)
- Record Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Program Implementation (Hard Skills)
- Policy Updating (Hard Skills)
- Committee Consulting (Soft Skills)
6. Hospital Director, St. Luke's Hospital, Chesterfield, MO
Job Summary:
- Acts as a champion for change and identifies, documents, shares, and promotes best practices
- Participates in the planning and budget maintenance process
- Establishes goals for the practice and staff
- Creates the hospital schedule and manages labor costs to the budget
- Oversees employee benefits program and hospital insurance plans
- Develops and implements hospital policy, including DEA/Controlled Substances and OSHA compliance
- Performs quality checks and reviews of client files
- Monitors computer systems and works with HelpDesk to resolve technical systems/equipment issues
- Partners with the Managing Veterinarian to address staffing needs including hiring, training, reviewing, and disciplining of staff
- Implements performance-based incentive and rewards and recognition programs
- Manages staff, including grooming and boarding staff
- Tracks and maintains current licensure for all DVMs
- Resolves client issues and escalations, and oversees client follow-up communication
- Drives client visits through strategic client communication and local marketing efforts (i.e. Community)
- Manages accounts receivable and cash on hand, including performing invoice audit reviews
- Manages hospital inventory and controls facility and administrative costs
Skills on Resume:
- Change Management (Soft Skills)
- Budget Planning (Hard Skills)
- Policy Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Schedule Management (Hard Skills)
- Staff Supervision (Soft Skills)
- Client Relations (Soft Skills)
- Licensure Tracking (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Control (Hard Skills)
7. Hospital Director, Inland Northwest Behavioral Health, Spokane, WA
Job Summary:
- Lead a team of dedicated accounting professionals to ensure the operational success of the Organization
- Responsible for the accurate maintenance of financial records, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and internal/external financial reporting
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies is met accordingly
- Collaborate with all levels of the facility to ensure financial goals are achieved
- Organize and unite all departments that report to this person
- Utilize financial expertise to ensure that the organization remains financially sound
- Accountability for the hospital's profit and loss statements
- Responsibility to foster a collaborative and positive culture and work environment
- Oversight of Leaders/Supervisors, Intern Director and Medical Director who support approximately 75 associates including doctors, technicians, veterinary assistants, and paraprofessional staff
Skills on Resume:
- Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Financial Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Department Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Profit Accountability (Hard Skills)
- Culture Building (Soft Skills)
- Staff Oversight (Soft Skills)
8. Hospital Director, Marina Del Rey Hospital, Marina del Rey, CA
Job Summary:
- Manage day-to-day operations
- Supervise and evaluate the finance team
- Create strategic financial plans to improve success rates and patient care
- Work to improve healthcare efficiencies
- Direct accounting, reserves, expenditures, credit, property and internal controls
- Analyze funding, expenses, overhead costs, trends and projections
- Interpret financial documents and easily explain patient reimbursement techniques
- Develop budgets and detailed financial reports
- Recommend budget adjustments to the CFO
Skills on Resume:
- Operations Management (Hard Skills)
- Team Supervision (Soft Skills)
- Strategic Planning (Hard Skills)
- Efficiency Improvement (Soft Skills)
- Accounting Oversight (Hard Skills)
- Financial Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Budget Development (Hard Skills)
- Report Interpretation (Hard Skills)
9. Hospital Director, Casey Family Programs, Seattle, WA
Job Summary:
- Overall leadership and management responsibility of the service and the transdisciplinary team
- Responsible for the delivery of excellent care and operational performance
- Continuing to develop commercial opportunities with purchasers and referrers
- Ensuring both quality and financial targets are met, and facilitating the development of quality healthcare services
- Ensuring that they respond to the changing needs of purchasers and patients, and also reflect market trends and evidence-based practice
- Lead the senior management team on site, developing the local strategy of the service
- Ensuring adherence to the service’s objectives, quality improvement and business plans
- Promoting and enhancing the hospital’s reputation for specialist care and service
- Fulfilling the role of Registered Manager as per CQC expectations
- Examining and coordinating the facility's activities to guarantee medical quality
- Responsible for significant decisions in adherence to the facility's policies, regulations, vision, and mission
- Liaising with medical and non-medical departments and enhancing relationships with vendors
- Updating, amending, and replacing medical policies with the advice of the medical board
- Developing cooperation between physicians, paramedics, nurses, and medical departments
- Contribute to the strategic development of the hospital, ensuring adherence to the hospital’s objectives and business plan
- Promoting and enhancing the hospital’s reputation for care and service
Skills on Resume:
- Service Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Care Delivery (Hard Skills)
- Business Development (Hard Skills)
- Quality Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Strategic Planning (Hard Skills)
- Reputation Management (Soft Skills)
- Policy Oversight (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
10. Hospital Director, Archbold Medical Center, Thomasville, GA
Job Summary:
- Develops effective and productive relationships with other departments and outside sources necessary to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and the Hospital
- Works with others both in a structured and an informal manner, depending on the circumstances
- Develops, monitors, and evaluates professional standards and assesses skills to ensure the competence of staff to accomplish the Hospital and departmental goals
- Works effectively with other department heads and managers for consistency in philosophy, purpose, process, protocol, and outcome
- Accurately prepares departmental budget estimates according to established guidelines, analyzing/verifying data, justifying variances, and submitting the final budget for approval
- Monitors, reconciles, and adjusts budgets based on changing circumstances
- Actively pursues options to improve cost-effectiveness and resource allocation
- Effectively interviews, selects, orients, trains, and evaluates departmental staff
- Recommends pay increases and takes corrective actions
- Supervises or monitors the supervision of staff assignments, performances, productivity, and scheduling
- Accurately monitors and enforces Hospital education and training policies
- Assesses employees' skills and establishes channels for encouraging employment development and accountability
- Encourages employees to expand their competencies and accountabilities
- Develops, implements, and enforces departmental policies and procedures for department employees
- Resolves operating problems concerning items, such as staffing, utilization, and interdepartmental communications
- Investigates, mediates, and takes appropriate action to resolve complaints or disputes promptly according to Hospital policy and procedures
- Conducts visual spot checks of production, workflow, quality and time schedules, and effects changes to improve efficiency and quality of work via daily rounds and review of data
- Accurately develops annual departmental objectives that will facilitate the implementation of the Hospital's strategic plan and the Hospital's organizational objectives
- Assists in short and long-range planning by serving on committees, task forces, or teams with other Hospital staff
- Informs the supervisor when impending or proposed changes may have an impact on the Hospital's plans and assists in the development of appropriate responses to the changes
- Directs the development and implementation of a departmental quality assurance plan and program by the Joint Commission Standards
- Develops and implements Hospital plans for fire prevention, compliance with the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), managing utilities, and maintaining a reliable emergency power source
- Work toward ongoing improvements in data collection, metrics, and identification of systemic issues throughout the facility
- Works collaboratively with Real Estate and Construction to successfully implement new and renovated spaces through a collaborative effort through design, construction and activation
- Participates in departmental and/or Hospital committees
- Interact effectively in group settings, a working knowledge of group leadership skills, and the ability to utilize audiovisual aids
Skills on Resume:
- Interdepartmental Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Standards Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Budget Management (Hard Skills)
- Staff Development (Soft Skills)
- Policy Enforcement (Hard Skills)
- Problem Resolution (Soft Skills)
- Strategic Planning (Hard Skills)
- Facility Improvement (Hard Skills)
11. Hospital Director, Signet Health Corporation, Rapid City, SD
Job Summary:
- Responsible for diary management and ensuring updates and amendments are communicated to all parties efficiently
- Manage and coordinate external and internal communications and act as a first point of contact
- Prioritising accordingly and ensuring appropriate action is taken, including the response, filing and updating email and hard copy information
- Coordinate and prepare documentation in response to the business requirements
- Build and manage relationships with all key internal and external contacts
- Ensure their needs and requirements are being met and deal with enquiries from patients, families and other stakeholders
- Act as the Hospital's Complaints Coordinator, ensuring the complaints database is updated, coordinating investigations and ensuring timescales are met
- Attend meetings, ensuring the recording and distribution of minutes of meetings
- Responsible for the management of specific projects and events, ensuring the collation and distribution of agenda items and associated material
- Seeks to improve processes and the general ebb and flow of information in support of the effective working of the hospital's senior management team
- Coordinate the hospital's colleague recognition scheme on the Hospital Director's behalf
Skills on Resume:
- Diary Management (Hard Skills)
- Communication Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Information Prioritization (Hard Skills)
- Document Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Engagement (Soft Skills)
- Complaint Handling (Soft Skills)
- Project Management (Hard Skills)
- Process Improvement (Soft Skills)
12. Hospital Director, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, Pleasanton, CA
Job Summary:
- Be a Registered Manager in respect of CQC requirements
- Responsible for ensuring the Hospital provides safe care to all patients and meets all regulatory, performance targets and develops effective strategies to support targets and delivery of agreed objectives
- Responsible for the overall performance and reputation of the hospital
- Develop strategic operating plans that reflect the longer-term objectives and priorities established by the Board
- Responsible for ensuring that accurate and timely data is submitted on request to the Directors
- Responsible with the Senior Managers for formulating and successfully implementing annual business and budgetary plans
- Ensure robust operational and financial controls are in place, which are closely monitored and meet auditing requirements
- Ensure that all clinical and operating objectives and standards of performance are in place, which can be effectively audited
- Ensure robust performance monitoring is in place against financial and quality results and take remedial action, keeping the CEO directly informed
- Represent the company to major customers and professional associates
- Ensuring all staff behave and perform professionally at all times
- Ensure all staff are aware and comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements
Skills on Resume:
- Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Patient Safety (Soft Skills)
- Strategic Planning (Hard Skills)
- Data Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Budget Oversight (Hard Skills)
- Performance Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Professional Representation (Soft Skills)
- Staff Conduct (Soft Skills)
13. Hospital Director, Stanford Health Care, Menlo Park, CA
Job Summary:
- Directs operational, clinical, financial and quality aspects of pharmacy services
- Develops and manages facility cost center budgets
- Implements staff development and competency assessment programs
- Participates in the development and implementation of the system's strategic plan for pharmacy services
- Supports the Pharmacy Residency program
- Acts as a contributing member of the Pharmacy Administrative Council, jointly managing Pharmacy Services as a system program
- Acts as Pharmacy Services liaison to other system programs
- Acts as PAC point person for pharmacy system program operational issues
- Serves as an active member of the LH Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and the Medication Safety Committee
- Serves as a member of the Pharmacy Advisory Council (PharmAC), under the Informatics governance structure
- Supervises and manages the distribution of medication to customers
- Ensures complete and quality work by staff
- Delegates responsibilities to provide quality patient care
- Responds to changes in workload, productively uses time, and leads by example in the completion of workload duties
- Provides employee opportunities to improve workflow processes
- Maintains adequate supplies, equipment, and services to meet customer expectations
- Designs and implements distribution systems that support patient-centered care and pharmaceutical care
- Participates in the evaluation, selection and implementation of new technologies
- Assists the Chief Pharmacy Officer in marketing and public relations
Skills on Resume:
- Pharmacy Operations (Hard Skills)
- Budget Management (Hard Skills)
- Staff Development (Soft Skills)
- Strategic Implementation (Hard Skills)
- Residency Support (Soft Skills)
- Medication Distribution (Hard Skills)
- Workflow Optimization (Soft Skills)
- Technology Evaluation (Hard Skills)
14. Hospital Director, City of Marysville, Marysville, WA
Job Summary:
- Directly oversees all operations and business activities and leads staff for all departments
- Partners effectively with the Medical Director, who is responsible for the overall level of medicine and high-quality patient care
- Directs the leadership team to facilitate the resolution of issues within the hospital
- Consciously shapes a positive hospital culture based on trust and teamwork that caters to the needs of clients and referring veterinarians
- Passionate about providing resources, support, and supervision for the hospital staff
- Develops an in-depth understanding of the local market and relationships with referring general practice veterinarians to understand their needs
- Identifies and executes short- and long-term plans for growth, including the addition of new services, the recruitment of doctors and other key team members, the pricing strategy, space optimization, and the acquisition of new equipment
- Responsible for accounting and finance processes within the hospital, as well as the creation of an annual operating budget built to achieve overall revenue growth and profitability
- Leads hospital financial activities, including monthly review of financial statements and appropriate corrective action in response to variances and trends
- Applies continuous improvement principles to existing financial and operating processes with constant communication and feedback loop with doctors and hospital staff
- Owner of the P&L and responsible for meeting and exceeding expected financial results
- Inspirational and motivational leader who will drive results across all elements of the business
- Sets goals and evaluates progress toward goals
- Help each person on the team develop a deep understanding of the mission, vision, and values and how individual work is aligned with business goals that contribute to and ultimately drive success
- Partners effectively with NVA and technology providers to support and enhance hospital activities and the experience of clients and referring veterinarians
- Directs growth activities to support business objectives and plans
- Provides thought leadership, coaching, and mentoring to elevate the hospital leadership team and the entire team to increased performance and productivity levels
- Understands lean principles and identifies and executes opportunities to improve processes and create efficiencies
Skills on Resume:
- Operations Oversight (Hard Skills)
- Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Culture Development (Soft Skills)
- Market Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Growth Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Financial Management (Hard Skills)
- Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Mentorship Coaching (Soft Skills)
15. Hospital Director, BioMed Realty, Seattle, WA
Job Summary:
- Designated Registered Manager for the hospital, ensuring it complies with all statutory, regulatory and legal requirements
- Overseeing the delivery of an outstanding, holistic Patient experience, in line with Purpose, to exceed customers’ current and evolving needs
- Leading and developing a diverse hospital team
- Identifying succession plans and steering capability development for all
- Developing the Hospital’s three-year strategic and annual operating plan in line with Spire’s overarching Purpose and business strategy
- Driving business growth through identifying and capitalising on commercial opportunities and embracing change in an ever-evolving environment
- Building and leading a world-class, high-performing hospital team committed to and engaged in the Hospital’s Purpose and Vision
- Responsible for being an observable emissary actively supporting the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Trinity Health at work and in the community to achieve the goals of the organization
- Oversee and support all areas to achieve positive quality outcomes as developed by Trinity Health, the local CMO and the Senior Leadership Team
- Collaborate with local, state and federal resources and all staff including the professional and ancillary medical staff, to achieve and maintain state, federal and various other regulatory/accreditation standards
- Specialized knowledge, training and experience, including current knowledge and understanding of local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding patient-related privacy and confidentiality laws (HIPAA), and other relevant principles and rules
- Understanding risk management, safety concepts, principles and knowledge
- Oversee the implementation of data collection methodologies, databases, action plans and reporting strategies to assure accuracy in the reporting and demonstrate improvement in quality outcomes
Skills on Resume:
- Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Patient Experience (Soft Skills)
- Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Strategic Planning (Hard Skills)
- Business Development (Hard Skills)
- Mission Alignment (Soft Skills)
- Accreditation Standards (Hard Skills)
- Quality Improvement (Hard Skills)
16. Hospital Director, Xanterra Travel Collection, Greenwood Village, CO
Job Summary:
- Responsible for the operational management and leading the overall function of the Hospital, including full P&L accountability
- Take responsibility for effectively implementing hospital policies and procedures to enable the provision of a high-quality service, both in respect of patient care and employee engagement
- Leading the Senior Management team on-site on all aspects of the day-to-day business
- Leading and developing a culture where the very highest standards of safety, quality and excellent patient care are consistently delivered
- Developing and maintaining strategic external relationships
- Driving recruitment and retention plans on-site
- Reviewing any audit or inspection reports, ensuring compliance with all statutory regulatory bodies
- Empower a high-performing team that aims to make the sure they are continually proactive in the recovery of their patients
- Have overall responsibility for the operational and clinical management of the hospital
- Lead of the overall performance of the hospital including financial sustainability, development of services, and regulatory compliance
- Ensuring safe and effective staffing levels and resources
Skills on Resume:
- Operations Leadership (Hard Skills)
- Policy Implementation (Hard Skills)
- Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Patient Safety (Soft Skills)
- Strategic Relations (Soft Skills)
- Talent Retention (Soft Skills)
- Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Performance Oversight (Hard Skills)