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DCH Health System

Patient Flow Coordinator RN

Tuscaloosa, AL · On-site

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Has authority to direct all of the team members regarding prioritization and patient flow. * Helps minimize physician interruption by serving as a point person for the MDs and by facilitating ...

DCH Health Care

Patient Flow Coordinator RN

Tuscaloosa, AL · On-site

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Has authority to direct all of the team members regarding prioritization and patient flow. * Helps minimize physician interruption by serving as a point person for the MDs and by facilitating ...

Trinity Health

Patient Flow RN

Des Moines, IA · On-site

... Directors and managers regarding bed flow and other issues as appropriate. · Facilitates ... patient and the disease process to assess needs for bed placement and appropriate care. · Acts as ...

Albany Med

Patient Flow Specialist - Per Diem

Albany, NY · On-site

$94K - $147K/yr

The Patient Flow Specialist brings their clinical expertise, leadership experience, professionalism ... PACU, direct). * Responsible for overall bed management. * Monitors and manages capacity.

Albanymed

Patient Flow Specialist - Per Diem

Albany, NY · On-site

$94K - $147K/yr

The Patient Flow Specialist brings their clinical expertise, leadership experience, professionalism ... PACU, direct). * Responsible for overall bed management. * Monitors and manages capacity.

Albany Med

Patient Flow Specialist - Per Diem

Albany, NY · On-site

$94K - $147K/yr

The Patient Flow Specialist brings their clinical expertise, leadership experience, professionalism ... PACU, direct). * Responsible for overall bed management. * Monitors and manages capacity.

DCH Health System

Patient Flow Coordinator RN

Tuscaloosa, AL · On-site

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Has authority to direct all of the team members regarding prioritization and patient flow. * Helps minimize physician interruption by serving as a point person for the MDs and by facilitating ...

DCH Health System

Patient Flow Coordinator RN

Tuscaloosa, AL · On-site

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Has authority to direct all of the team members regarding prioritization and patient flow. * Helps minimize physician interruption by serving as a point person for the MDs and by facilitating ...

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How much do patient flow director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for patient flow 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 the difference between Patient Flow Director vs Patient Access Manager?

AspectPatient Flow DirectorPatient Access Manager
Primary FocusOptimizing patient movement and bed management across departmentsManaging patient scheduling, registration, and initial access to services
CredentialsTypically requires healthcare management experience, sometimes a degree in healthcare administrationOften requires experience in patient registration, customer service, or healthcare administration
Work EnvironmentHospital or healthcare facility operationsFront desk, scheduling departments, outpatient clinics
Industry UsageCommonly found in hospitals and large healthcare systemsCommon in hospitals, clinics, and outpatient centers

The Patient Flow Director focuses on streamlining patient movement and bed utilization within the hospital, ensuring smooth operations across departments. In contrast, the Patient Access Manager handles patient scheduling, registration, and initial contact, emphasizing patient entry points. Both roles are vital for efficient healthcare delivery but differ in scope and daily responsibilities.

What does a patient flow director do?

A patient flow director manages the efficient movement of patients through a healthcare facility, coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges to optimize patient care and resource utilization. They analyze patient flow data, implement process improvements, and often work with staff and technology systems to reduce wait times and improve overall hospital operations.

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Infographic showing various Patient Flow Director job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,253 per year, or $58.3 per hour.

PATIENT FLOW MANAGER, HOSPITALS

Austin, TX • On-site

Compass Group
Catering • 10K+ employees
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Full-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 1,101 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Schedule:  Full time; primarily Monday through Friday, 2:30p-12a with rotating weekends. More details are available upon interviewing.

TouchPoint, Support Services, provides customer focused support services. As specialists, we perform services including healthcare housekeeping, management in laundry processing, patient transportation, and food service.  TouchPoint is a compilation of the most committed and talented individuals working in the industry today. Our dedication to quality, exceptional customer service, and unequivocal results allow us to provide the best outcomes to our clients.

Job Summary

As a Patient Flow Manager, you will be responsible for the effective leadership of a team of Patient Flow Coordinators and Transporters within a hospital setting. The Manager of Patient Observation Services is responsible for the daily operations, staffing management, employee engagement, and service excellence of Patient Observation Services across four healthcare facilities. The Manager serves as the primary operational leader for assigned accounts and works collaboratively with hospital leadership, nursing teams, supervisors, and frontline associates to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered observation services.  This role provides direct oversight of staffing operations, associate development, quality assurance, client relationships, and regulatory compliance while maintaining a visible leadership presence at all assigned facilities. The Manager is responsible for driving operational performance, supporting employee retention efforts, and ensuring consistency in service delivery across multiple locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Understands and applies knowledge of basic patient transport concepts, infection control practices, and proper body mechanics.
  • Understands and determines, explains, and develops dispatcher logic and transporter activities; monitors and supervises dispatcher activity.
  • Assists in coordination of Patient Transportation activities and services with other departments; develops service agreements as appropriate.
  • Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies including but not limited to Federal, State, JCAHO, OSHA, and CDC.
  • Orients, trains, and develops all levels of personnel such as, dispatchers, trainers, transporters, couriers, drivers, and elevator operators.
  • Assists unit director in achieving financial objectives, ensures department operates within budget, and assists controlling departmental expenses.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Management experience in a hospital, healthcare, patient services, or a related environment.
  • Analytical ability to interpret statistical data and to distinguish trends and other factors that impact operational activity.
  • Basic computer skills with Windows based Operating System; ability to troubleshoot system problems related to computer or software systems and initiate internal or external resolution to system issues.

Apply to TouchPoint today!

TouchPoint is a member of Compass Group USA

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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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

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

Associates at Touchpoint are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Personal Leave
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet 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.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Touchpoint maintains a drugfree workplace.

Req ID:  1568689

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