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How much do stroke program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for stroke program manager in California is $106,053.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,500.00 and $130,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

A Stroke Program Manager typically needs clinical expertise in stroke care, healthcare management experience, and an advanced degree in nursing or health administration. Familiarity with quality improvement tools, data analysis software, and certifications such as Certified Stroke Program Coordinator (CSPC) are common requirements. Leadership, problem-solving, and excellent communication skills help professionals excel in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and driving program success. These skills and qualifications are critical for ensuring high standards of care, regulatory compliance, and positive patient outcomes in stroke programs.

What is a stroke program manager?

A Stroke Program Manager is responsible for overseeing a hospital or healthcare facility’s stroke program to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards. They coordinate stroke team activities, develop protocols, educate staff, and monitor patient outcomes. Their role also includes ensuring adherence to national stroke care guidelines and supporting accreditation or certification processes. By collaborating with multiple departments, they help improve stroke care efficiency and patient recovery rates.

What are some common challenges faced by stroke program managers, and how are they addressed?

Stroke Program Managers often encounter the challenge of integrating evolving clinical guidelines while maintaining ongoing staff education and program compliance with accreditation standards. They must coordinate care across multiple departments and disciplines, ensuring everyone follows best practices and documentation protocols. To address these challenges, managers frequently implement regular training sessions, lead quality improvement initiatives, and establish clear communication channels for staff. This collaborative and proactive approach helps minimize care gaps and supports optimal patient outcomes.

What are the most commonly searched types of Stroke Program jobs in California?

The most popular types of Stroke Program jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Stroke Program Manager jobs?

Cities in California with the most Stroke Program Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Stroke Program Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,053 per year, or $51 per hour.

Stroke Coordinator - ED - Days - FT - Orange

University of California

Orange, CA • On-site

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


University Of California rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

80th of 618 rated colleges and universities


Job description

Who We Are

UCI Healthis one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includesUCI Health - Orange,UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the onlyNational Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centerbased in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verifiedLevel I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 GeriatricEmergency Departmentand a nationally recognizedregional burn centerverified by the American Burn Association. Powered byUC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

In collaboration with the Stroke Program Manager, the Stroke Coordinator assists in the planning, implementation, coordination, and continuous evaluation of the hospital's Stroke Program to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care. This role supports the achievement and maintenance of national stroke certification standards by coordinating clinical, operational, and quality improvement initiatives across the continuum of stroke care.

The Stroke Coordinator partners with the Stroke Program Manager and collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, emergency medical services (EMS), emergency department personnel, radiology, laboratory, rehabilitation, and case management to promote timely stroke recognition, treatment, and recovery. The coordinator facilitates communication among multidisciplinary team members to improve care coordination, ensure adherence to evidence-based guidelines, and optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include supporting stroke certification readiness and regulatory survey preparation; coordinating staff education, reviewing stroke cases to identify opportunities for quality improvement; monitoring compliance with established stroke protocols and performance measures; and providing ongoing feedback to clinical teams to improve patient outcomes. The Stroke Coordinator also serves as a clinical resource for staff, patients, families, and community partners by promoting stroke prevention, education, and community awareness. In partnership with the Stroke Program Manager, the coordinator supports strategic initiatives that strengthen the organization's stroke program, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and advance excellence in stroke care.

What It Takes to be Successful
Required Qualifications:
  • Understanding of performance improvement processes
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data
  • Must demonstrate professionalism and sensitivity to diverse cultural backgrounds at all times and in all situations
  • Must demonstrate excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
  • Minimum 5 years of experience caring for stroke patients in the Acute Care hospital setting.
  • Good organization skills and ability to prioritize assignments
  • Demonstrated experience working with physicians, nurses, and others to effectively develop and initiate patient care plans
  • Computer skills, especially Microsoft Office, Word, Excel
  • Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiar with University of California policies and procedures

  • Licenses and Certifications:
  • Registered Nurse
  • Basic Life Support

  • Education:
  • Bachelor of Science, Nursing
  • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

  • Total Rewards

    We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

    Conditions of Employment:

    The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

    • Background Check and Live Scan
    • Employment Misconduct*
    • Legal Right to Work in the United States
    • Vaccination Policies
    • Smoking and Tobacco Policy
    • Drug Free Environment

    Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.

    *Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

    The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

    • California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
    • E-Verify
    • Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

    Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

    Closing Statement:

    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
    We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
    UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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    Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

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