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Senior-Level
Management Positions in Acute Care
Position
Titles
Chief executive officers, chief financial officers, chief
operating officers, chief information officers
Primary
Responsibilities
- Interact
with the hospital's governing board and medical staff.
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Understand and further the hospital’s role in the
community.
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Keep patient interests at the forefront of all decisions
and activities.
Qualifications
A master’s degree in health administration or a related
field, at least 10 years of progressive management experience,
and a thorough understanding of clinical perspectives are
required.
Expected
Abilities, Skills, and Knowledge
- Ability
to establish direction and lead changes
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Ability to develop top-performing teams
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Ability to be patient- and customer-conscious
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Ability to challenge the status quo
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Ability to interact effectively with the governing board
and the community
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Advanced skills in understanding financial statements
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Knowledge of the importance of rewards and recognition in
enhancing and maintaining the organizational culture
Salary
Range
Compensation for senior-level healthcare executives can vary
widely based on the size and complexity of the organization.
For example, in a 2002 salary survey by the American Hospital
Association, chief operating offices of hospitals with less
than 100 beds had a median base salary of about $130,000,
while those working in hospitals with 350-499 beds earned
approximately $190,000. Chief executive officers and other
senior executives who work for a large corporate system may
earn substantially more.
Typical
Hours per Week
Senior-level executives can expect to work 60 hours or more
per week due to outside commitments that require less time
in their healthcare facility and more time in the community.
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