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Saint Luke's Hospital System

The Director of Patient Care Services, Women's and Newborn Services provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for Labor & Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Postpartum, and ...

RWJBarnabas Health

Asst Director Patient Care

Toms River, NJ · On-site

$125K - $162K/yr

Asst Director Patient Care Req #: 0000257929 Category: Nursing Management / Leadership Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: Community Medical Center Department: 3C Med-Surg Tele Pay Range: $125,012 ...

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How much do patient care director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for patient care director in the United States is $121,253.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a patient care director?

Patient Care Directors are senior healthcare administrators responsible for overseeing patient care services within a hospital, clinic, or healthcare facility. They manage nursing and clinical staff, develop and implement care policies, and ensure that patients receive high-quality and safe care. Their role often includes budgeting, compliance with healthcare regulations, and collaborating with other hospital leaders to improve patient outcomes. Patient Care Directors typically have significant clinical experience and advanced degrees in nursing or healthcare administration.

How does a patient care director typically collaborate with other healthcare leaders and departments?

A Patient Care Director works closely with other healthcare leaders such as nursing managers, medical directors, and administrative staff to ensure that patient care standards are consistently met across departments. This collaboration often involves participating in interdisciplinary meetings, developing and implementing care protocols, and addressing any operational challenges that arise. The role also requires regular communication with quality assurance teams to monitor patient outcomes and identify areas for improvement, fostering a culture of continuous quality enhancement throughout the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a patient care director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Patient Care Director, you need advanced clinical expertise, leadership experience, and typically a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing or healthcare administration, along with RN licensure. Familiarity with healthcare management systems, quality improvement tools, and regulatory compliance frameworks is crucial. Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and conflict resolution skills set outstanding Patient Care Directors apart. These competencies are essential for ensuring high standards of patient care, efficient team management, and compliance with healthcare regulations.

What is the difference between Patient Care Director vs Patient Services Manager?

AspectPatient Care DirectorPatient Services Manager
CredentialsRN license, healthcare management experienceRN or healthcare-related degree, management experience
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, outpatient centers, clinics
ResponsibilitiesOversees patient care quality, staff coordination, policy implementationManages patient services, handles patient complaints, coordinates care delivery

The Patient Care Director focuses on overall care quality and staff management, while the Patient Services Manager handles day-to-day patient interactions and service delivery. Both roles require healthcare credentials and work in similar environments, but their scope and responsibilities differ.

What does a patient care director do?

A patient care director oversees the delivery of healthcare services in a facility, managing staff, ensuring quality patient care, and coordinating operations. They often develop policies, monitor compliance, and work with medical teams to improve patient outcomes, requiring strong leadership and communication skills.
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Infographic showing various Patient Care Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,253 per year, or $58.3 per hour.

Director of Patient Care Services

TARLANI Healthcare

Oxnard, CA

$200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel.

  • Provides guidance and counseling to clinical staff to improve home health care services.

  • Assists in managing clinical teams, planning, and evaluating patient and family/caregiver care.

Job description

About us:

Tarlani Healthcare is a compassionate, patient-centered home health and hospice care provider committed to delivering high-quality, personalized services in the comfort of our clients’ homes. We strive every day to support individuals and their families through recovery, chronic care management, and end-of-life support with dignity, respect, and professionalism.

At Tarlani Healthcare, we value teamwork, continuous learning, and a supportive work environment where clinicians and caregivers are empowered to grow and make a difference every day. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional home health and hospice care — because care that feels like family is care that truly heals.

Job Description

Position Summary:
The Director of Nursing will be reporting to the Executive Director / Administrator and is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and management of home health clinical services. This role includes establishing, implementing, and evaluating goals and objectives that uphold quality standards and align with the organization’s mission and philosophy.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

  • Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel.
  • Provides guidance and counseling to coordinators and Clinical Supervisors to assist them in continually improving all aspects of home health care services, provided through organization personnel.
  • Assists clinical supervisors in managing clinical teams and planning.
  • Provides help in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family / caregiver care to all clinical personnel as indicated.
  • Assists the executive director / administrator in the preparation and administration of the organization’s budget.
  • Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and increases or decreases in volume, which could impact staffing levels, revenues or expenses
  • Assists clinical supervisors to develop skills and techniques in evaluating the performance of clinicians.
  • Hires, evaluates, and terminates organization personnel, evaluates performance of clinical supervisors.
  • Conducts clinician performance evaluations annually, or more frequently if indicated.
  • Oversees the maintenance of patient clinical records, statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.
  • Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
  • Responsible for the maintenance of adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for the provision of patient services.
  • Develops, implements and evaluates the orientation program for new organization personnel. Responsible for orientation of new organization personnel, either directly or by delegating to another staff member.
  • Plans and implements inservice and continuing education programs to meet education and training needs of organization personnel.
  • Assists with the evaluation of organization performance via performance improvement program, productivity, quarterly and annual reviews.
  • Assists in the development of organization goals; Develops, recommends, and administers organization policies and procedures.
  • Assures compliance with all local, state and federal always regarding licensure and certification of organization personnel and maintains compliance to the joint commission home care standards.
  • Assures for the quality and safe delivery of home health services provided through the organization.
  • Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and home health care; shares information with appropriate organization personnel.
  • Promotes home health referrals in the health care community.
  • In the absence of the executive director / administrator, the clinical director will become the active executive director / administrator and will be vested with authority to act in behalf of the executive director
  • Other duties as assigned by the executive director

Skills:

  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional administrative personnel.
  • Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and community.
  • Has excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and the joint commission standards.

Position qualification

  • Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program. Master’s degree in health care preferred.
  • Three years of management experience in a home health or related health care organization, at least with one year in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
  • Must have Home Health experience
  • Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with the state and / or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Medical specialties: Home Health

Schedule: 8 hour shift - Monday to Friday

Work Location: Onsite