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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient experience manager in Tennessee is $36.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $46.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a patient experience manager do?

A Patient Experience Manager ensures that patients receive high-quality, compassionate care by improving processes, communication, and overall satisfaction in healthcare settings. They analyze patient feedback, implement service improvements, and work with medical staff to enhance the overall patient journey. Their role often includes training staff, addressing complaints, and fostering a patient-centered culture.

What are some typical responsibilities of a patient experience manager during a workweek?

A Patient Experience Manager often spends their week reviewing patient satisfaction scores, developing strategies to address service gaps, and collaborating with clinical and administrative teams to implement improvement initiatives. They frequently interact directly with patients to resolve concerns, gather feedback, and ensure their voices are heard in decision-making processes. Additionally, they lead staff training on communication and service excellence, analyze data for trends, and report findings to senior leadership. This role blends hands-on problem solving with strategic planning in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the patient experience manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Patient Experience Manager, you need a background in healthcare administration, strong analytical skills, and experience in process improvement, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in health administration or a related field. Familiarity with patient satisfaction survey platforms, CRM systems, and metrics like HCAHPS is commonly required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, and leadership abilities help you effectively engage with staff and address patient concerns. These skills ensure an enhanced patient journey, stronger organizational reputation, and continuous quality improvement within healthcare settings.

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Infographic showing various Patient Experience Manager job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,302 per year, or $36.2 per hour.

SR. PATIENT EXPERIENCE MANAGER MID- SOUTH REGION

Compass Group

Johnson City, TN • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Compass Group rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 1,098 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

349th of 500 rated business services

Job description

  • We are hiring immediately for a Manager, Patient Experience.

 

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you'll join a culture that values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. Here, your work has purpose: to nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served.

For more than 70 years, Morrison has supported leading health systems nationwide with culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. With more than 31,000 dedicated team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, we empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for our commitments, and believe in helping one another achieve more together by realizing our unlimited potential.

 

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Working as the Regional Patient Experience Manager, you are responsible for managing, coordinating, and directing all patient experience activities in collaboration with unit leadership in order to improve patient satisfaction scores.  You will also monitor all matters relating to account patient satisfaction initiatives in order to assure highest client and customer satisfaction levels and account retention, strong employee relations, achievement of financial goals, and future business growth plans. 

Key Responsibilities:

Tracks financial incentives, penalties, and reporting as tied to patient satisfaction performance

Maintains and supports client satisfaction at a level that ensures account retention

Assists in developing, customizing, and/or monitoring a department/unit patient satisfaction action plan to meet each account's needs

Increases regional patient satisfaction performance by promoting and monitoring patient satisfaction progress and exploiting marketing success

Conducts frequent on-site audits of high incentive/high risk accounts to confirm implementation of Compass One patient satisfaction strategies

Connects with National Director, Patient Experience and the other Regional Patient Experience Managers regularly to discuss obstacles, national trends, national efforts, region goals, and progress

Assist with Sales VP and/or Sales Directors in the bid and selling process as required

Visit selected priority accounts on a regular basis to ensure that a sharing and exchange of ideas and experiences occurs

Assists in the HR planning process to support implementation of strategies and tactics including proper staffing levels

Interviews and assists in the selection of on-site Patient Experience leaders

Works with on-site management team to develop the region's patient satisfaction plan for customer service initiatives and ensures its successful implementation

Coaches and evaluates on-site Patient Experience Managers; provides continuous feedback on performance and applies appropriate developmental tools to assist in their individual growth

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in healthcare administration, hospitality, hotel and restaurant, and/or business or equivalent combination of education and experience

5-7 years experience in service-oriented operations; hospitality and/or healthcare experience preferred

Good coaching and on the job training skills required

Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task essential

Proficient in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership

Fiscal and budgetary skills

BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS

  • Full-time and part-time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
  • Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. 

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
 

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 
Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply. 

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace. 

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