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Collaborates with the Stroke Program Medical Director and other members of the Stroke Program on ... The Stroke Program Manager promotes use of evidence-based guidelines and ensures compliance with ...

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How much do director stroke program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for director stroke program manager in the United States is $109,055.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Stroke Program Manager vs Stroke Program Coordinator?

AspectDirector Stroke Program ManagerStroke Program Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires RN, advanced certifications, or healthcare management degreesUsually requires a nursing license or healthcare-related certification
Work EnvironmentLeadership role overseeing programs, staff, and strategic planningOperational role supporting program activities and patient care
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, healthcare systems, stroke centersStroke clinics, hospitals, outpatient facilities
Search & Comparison IntentHigh-level management, program development, leadershipProgram support, coordination, patient care activities

The Director Stroke Program Manager typically holds a leadership position with strategic responsibilities, requiring advanced healthcare credentials. In contrast, the Stroke Program Coordinator focuses on operational support and patient care activities. Both roles are essential in stroke care programs but differ in scope, responsibilities, and required qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Director Stroke Program Manager job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,055 per year, or $52.4 per hour.
Manager, Stroke Program

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Job Summary: Reporting to the Regional Director, Stroke Program is responsible for all operational aspects and evaluation of the Stroke Program. The Manager, Stroke Program will coordinate and collaborate with those departments that care for the stroke patient across the continuum of care.

                   Responsibilities: 

  • Uses advanced skills in quality assessment to perform comprehensive quality of care and service audits that develop validated care standards, data repositories, and outcome measurements related to the care of stroke patients.
  • Collects and analyzes benchmarking data, focus studies, and clinical indicators. Provides education, ensures loop closure, prepares reports, presents outcomes and participates in organizational-wide continuous improvement projects as it relates to Comprehensive Stroke Program performance.
  • Abstracts and enters data into data management systems as requested to support the program.
  • Facilitates identification and documentation of hospital-based, database, and Comprehensive Stroke Program approved performance improvement variances and complications.
  • Develops and assists others in developing action plans for process improvement and ensures follow through on these plans.
  • Coordinates the internal stroke QA meetings and maintain minutes
  • Assists with the development and coordination of projects that will enhance the Stroke Program.
  • Assesses the need for and facilitates the development of stroke protocols, guidelines, pathways, and standard order sets.
  • Generates annual report information regarding activities and prepares statistical data.
  • Maintains updated knowledge of all regulatory standards and communicates to responsible parties, especially of the Det Norske Veritas (DNV) requirements for the certification of Comprehensive Stroke Centers.
  • Demonstrates an advanced understanding of stroke-related procedures and stroke patient care including standards of care as well as potential injury complications.
  • Completes case reviews and analyses for contributing factors to the variance in care and/or complications including all readmissions, IV tPA administration encounter metrics, required procedure/patient logs, IR procedure encounter metrics, deaths and complications.
  • Obtains and reports post-discharge functional scale data from patients as required by DNV.
  • Obtains and reports patient satisfaction data as required by DNV.
  • Participates in DNV survey activates as required.
  • Brings all opportunities for program improvement noted from data review to the attention of the program director in a timely, appropriate manner.
  • Refers any repetitive physician/resident clinical or documentation outliers to the stroke program peer review process.
  • Participates in outreach and community education programs
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, required
  • Experience with data collection, entry & analysis, required
  • 2 years of program management experience, preferred

Education:  

  • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, required

Licenses / Certifications:

  • Current NYS RN Licensure, required.

Other: 

Strong ability to facilitate group process, develop and prioritize goals and manage objectives