ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Medical Executive Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Integrated Psychiatric Consultants

MO

Medical Director functions - chair medical executive committee meeting, pharmacy and therapeutics committee meeting, be available for any questions about a policy, or other administrative questions ...

New

Centralus Health

Report regularly to the Medical Executive Committee and Administration on the progress towards the strategic and operational goals as determined by Administration and Medical Executive Committee.

previous page

Showing results 41-60

All JobsMedical JobsMedical Executive Jobs

Medical Executive information

See salary details

$26.5K

$93.6K

$184K

How much do medical executive jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical executive in the United States is $93,552.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $120,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Medical Executives?

Medical Executives are senior leaders in healthcare organizations, such as hospitals, clinics, or health systems, who oversee medical operations and ensure the quality of patient care. They often have backgrounds as physicians or healthcare professionals combined with management expertise. Their responsibilities include developing clinical policies, supervising medical staff, collaborating with administrative leaders, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Medical Executives play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of healthcare organizations to improve outcomes and efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Medical Executive, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Executive, you need extensive clinical experience, a medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent), and often an advanced business qualification such as an MBA or MHA. Familiarity with healthcare management systems, regulatory compliance tools, and data analytics platforms is typically required. Strategic leadership, communication, and decision-making skills are critical for guiding teams and organizations. These abilities are essential to effectively manage healthcare operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive organizational success in a complex medical environment.

How do Medical Executives typically collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to achieve organizational goals?

Medical Executives play a pivotal role in bridging clinical and administrative functions within healthcare organizations. They regularly meet with physicians, nursing leaders, and administrative staff to align clinical care strategies with organizational objectives, such as improving patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This collaboration often involves leading interdisciplinary committees, implementing best practices, and facilitating communication across departments. Effective Medical Executives foster a culture of teamwork and accountability, ensuring that both clinical excellence and business performance are achieved.

What is the difference between Medical Executive vs Medical Director?

AspectMedical ExecutiveMedical Director
CredentialsMedical degree, relevant certifications, leadership experienceMedical degree, board certification, leadership experience
Work EnvironmentHealthcare organizations, hospitals, clinicsHospitals, healthcare systems, clinics
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across healthcare organizations for executive rolesCommonly used for senior clinical leadership roles
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership roles in healthcare organizationsDistinguishing senior clinical leadership positions

Medical Executives and Medical Directors both hold leadership roles within healthcare organizations, often requiring similar credentials and work environments. While Medical Executives focus on strategic planning and organizational management, Medical Directors typically oversee clinical operations and patient care standards. Both roles are vital for healthcare leadership, but their specific responsibilities and focus areas differ.

More about Medical Executive jobs
What cities are hiring for Medical Executive jobs? Cities with the most Medical Executive job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Medical jobs? The most popular types of Medical jobs are:
What states have the most Medical Executive jobs? States with the most job openings for Medical Executive jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Medical Executive jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Medical Executive jobs are:
Medical Executive jobs near you
Infographic showing various Medical Executive job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $93,552 per year, or $45 per hour.
Director of Medical Staff Credentialing

Director of Medical Staff Credentialing

UHS

Bradenton, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Universal Health Services rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 252 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

492nd of 890 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Responsibilities
Job Title:
Director of Medical Staff Credentialing
Status:
Full Time
Schedule:
Days
8:00am - 5:00pm,
Monday - Friday
*You will be considered for any openings for which you qualify. It is not necessary to apply to multiple positions.*
About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC):
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center® (LWRMC), located in the heart of the Lakewood Ranch community, has served the people of Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas since 2004. It is an award-winning, high-quality, acute-care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and it consistently ranks high in terms of quality, safety and patient satisfaction. The medical staff includes more than 750 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a wide range of specialties. Through the years, LWRMC has expanded its offerings to the people of Manatee and Sarasota counties by growing services and updating technologies to better serve the surrounding communities. Services include emergency services and freestanding emergency department, general and robotic surgery, maternity care, breast health, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, stroke, sleep medicine, urology and wound care. If you want to join a team of professionals providing the highest quality of care, look no further than Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
LWRMC offers comprehensive benefits such as:
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Job Overview:
The Director of Medical Staff Credentialing provides strategic leadership and oversight for all aspects of medical staff credentialing, privileging, and reappointment processes. This position ensures compliance will all regulatory, accreditation, and hospital bylaws requirements while maintaining efficient, accurate, and timely credentialing. The Director serves as the key liaison between hospital administration, the medical staff, and external regulatory agencies to support high standards of clinical quality, patient safety, and professional accountability. Always demonstrates Service Excellence. Other duties as assigned.
General Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage the Medical Staff Services Department, including credentialing specialists and support staff.
  • Oversee all credentialing, privileging, reappointment, and peer review functions for medical staff, allied health professionals, and contract providers.
  • Ensure adherence to hospital bylaws, Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and state regulatory standards.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CMO, and Medical Executive Committee on credentialing and privileging matters.
  • Direct and maintain a comprehensive credentialing and privileging database, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timely updates.
  • Oversee initial and reappointment application processing, primary source verification, and ongoing monitoring of practitioner credentials.
  • Coordinate with medical staff leadership to review and update privileging criteria and processes.
  • Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and workflows to support efficient credentialing operations.
  • Maintains current master copy of the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Credentials Manual and has a working knowledge of such.
  • Serve as the liaison between hospital administration, department chairs, and medical staff committees.
  • Facilitate communication between the medical staff and hospital leadership regarding credentialing, privileging, and peer review issues.
  • Support medical staff governance functions, including coordination of Medical Executive Committee and Credentials Committee activities.
  • Prepares monthly meeting Medical Staff calendar.
  • Prepares monthly ER call schedules for multiple specialties.
  • Coordinates physician and Allied Health Professional specific data for Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE).
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Computer skills required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Customer service skills required.
  • Understanding of credentialing and re-credentialing functions. The Joint Commission, State and Federal Regulatory Requirements, and overall knowledge of an organized Medical Staff required.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in healthcare or business administration is required, or 10+ years of relevant experience may be considered.
  • Master's degree in health or business administration and/or certification by the American College of Medical Practice Executives is preferred.
  • Minimum of five years of medical staff credentialing experience required.
  • CPCS or CPMSM Certification required
  • Knowledge of credentialing software database, preferably MD-Staff.
Please allow two to three business days for the manager to review your application. Thank you for your interest!
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching the skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

What Universal Health Services employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Universal Health Services logo

About Universal Health Services

Sourced by ZipRecruiter

Universal Health Services (UHS) is a major player in the healthcare industry, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Founded in 1978, UHS offers hospital and healthcare services. Their diverse services range from acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. The company's mission of enhancing the health and well-being of their patients is reflected in their commitment to 'Helping Individuals Live Longer, Healthier and Happier Lives'. Universal Health Services' consistent growth and success in their industry have been recognized on numerous occasions, including being ranked amongst the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

King of Prussia, PA, US

View All Universal Health Services Jobs

Apply