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Director Government Relations

Reston, VA · On-site

$175K - $282K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... HCA's in-state contract lobbying team. Responsibility for the management and coordination of any additional contract personnel retained for government relations purposes on a temporary basis (i.e ...

RRT FT Nights

Tomball, TX

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... or temporary permit REQUIRED COURSE(S)/TRAINING - current BLS. ACLS required within 90 days of full time employment. Benefits HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, offers a total rewards package that ...

RRT FT Nights

Tomball, TX · On-site

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  • Dental

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  • Life

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... or temporary permit REQUIRED COURSE(S)/TRAINING - current BLS. ACLS required within 90 days of full time employment. Benefits HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, offers a total rewards package that ...

RRT FT Nights

Tomball, TX · On-site

  • Medical

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... or temporary permit REQUIRED COURSE(S)/TRAINING - current BLS. ACLS required within 90 days of full time employment. Benefits HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, offers a total rewards package that ...

CRT PT Days

Houston, TX · On-site

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Introduction Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members ... Current permanent or temporary license issued by the Texas Department of Health to practice ...

CRT FT Nights

Webster, TX · On-site

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Introduction Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members ... Current permanent or temporary license issued by the Texas Department of Health to practice ...

Radiology Technologist OR

Overland Park, KS · On-site

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... HCA Healthcare. Job Summary and Qualifications Under the supervision of the Radiology Director ... Current license with the Kansas Board of Healing Arts (either temporary or permanent) required upon ...

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How much do temporary hca jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary hca in the United States is $18.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a temporary HCA?

Temporary HCAs, or Healthcare Assistants, are support staff who work on a temporary or contract basis in healthcare settings such as hospitals, care homes, or community care. They assist nurses and other medical professionals by providing basic patient care, such as helping with personal hygiene, feeding, mobility, and monitoring vital signs. Temporary HCAs are often employed through staffing agencies to fill short-term vacancies or cover staff absences. This role requires compassion, flexibility, and good communication skills. Many people use temporary HCA roles to gain experience before pursuing further qualifications in healthcare.

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

To thrive as a Temporary HCA, you need basic healthcare knowledge, experience in personal care, and often a Care Certificate or equivalent qualification. Familiarity with electronic care records and standard medical equipment is commonly required. Compassion, reliability, and strong communication skills help HCAs provide effective support and build trust with patients and colleagues. These skills and qualities ensure safe, responsive care and smooth integration into varying healthcare teams.

What are some common challenges temporary HCAs face when adapting to new care settings?

Temporary Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) often work in different facilities, which means quickly adjusting to new teams, routines, and patient care protocols. One common challenge is learning each workplace’s specific procedures and documentation systems in a short period. Temporary HCAs must also build rapport with both permanent staff and patients, often while handling varied shift patterns. Strong communication skills and flexibility are essential to excel in this role.

What is the difference between Temporary Hca vs Permanent Hca?

AspectTemporary HcaPermanent Hca
CredentialsCertifications typically required, such as NVQ or equivalentSame certifications as temporary, often with additional ongoing training
Work EnvironmentShort-term assignments in various healthcare settingsLong-term employment in a specific healthcare facility
Employment StatusTemporary, agency-basedPermanent, employed directly by the healthcare provider
Job StabilityLess stable, with contract end datesMore stable, with benefits and career progression opportunities

Temporary Hcas work on short-term contracts across different healthcare settings, offering flexibility but less job security. Permanent Hcas have ongoing employment with benefits, providing stability and career growth. The choice depends on your career goals and need for flexibility.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Hca job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,238 per year, or $18.4 per hour.

Director Government Relations

HCA Healthcare

Reston, VA • On-site

$175K - $282K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


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6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

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Job description

This position is incentive eligible.
Salary Estimate: $175988.80 - $282880.00 / year
Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Director Government Relations? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Director of Government Relations for HCA Healthcare is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of legislative strategies that support state and individual division and operational goals for the Virginia and New Hampshire markets. The person in this position serves as a key resource for advising the Group and Division Presidents on business decisions involving interaction with State and Federal Government officials and agencies.

Essential Duties:

  • Communication and Relationship Building: Building and maintaining personal and professional relationships with state legislators, state agency personnel and key members of the executive branch of state government. These duties shall include, but not be limited to, direct lobbying of legislators and executive branch personnel on key issues affecting HCA, testifying in committee, preparing committee testimony, development and distribution of talking points on issues impacting the company.
  • Assist in the Coordination of the Company’s Government Relations Efforts: Work with the Group and Division Presidents to: develop and implement state legislative priorities and strategies; insure that government relations efforts and activities support and enhance operational goals; review and analyze state legislative and regulatory initiatives that might impact the company; coordinate the grassroots call to action program to insure the views and priorities of the company are appropriately communicated to various state legislative bodies and the appropriate trade and public policy associations; develop and manage key state legislative issues by soliciting analysis of legislative, regulatory proposals from appropriate company departments and personnel; communicate the impact of such issues on company policies or operations; and provide advice and counsel, as appropriate, to company personnel in any dealings they may have with the instrumentality of state government.
  • Trade Association Coordination: Routinely interact with the leadership of appropriate hospital associations, important collaborators such as Chambers of Commerce and other organizations regarding strategy and tactics on HCA’s identified priority issues. This will include representation on legislative and other key committees as well as involvement in coalition initiatives and PAC expenditures. Also, as required, represent the company at the federal and state levels in key national trade associations and public policy organizations such as NCSL, CSG, ALEC, NGA and others.
  • Politics: Create opportunities for dialogue and exposure for HCA’s state leadership and represent the company at key political functions. A critical component of this area of responsibility will be the gathering and distribution of political intelligence regarding legislative races, opposition strategy related to hospital industry initiatives, proposed agency regulation changes, etc.
  • Grassroots Management: Work with leadership in HCA hospitals to foster an active and robust Good Government Group (GGG) program made up of HCA facility employees who, due to their interest in the political/government process, participate in regular meetings at the hospital with candidates and elected officials from around the state. Recruit and train volunteer coordinators in each hospital, develop programs and assist in scheduling legislative visits. Update GGG members during session on legislative activities including calls-to-action.
  • Resource Management: Provide daily direction and management of HCA’s in-state contract lobbying team. Responsibility for the management and coordination of any additional contract personnel retained for government relations purposes on a temporary basis (i.e., PR, Reimbursement, etc.).
  • Candidate Recruitment: As appropriate, recruit and advise candidates for state and local office who have an interest/expertise in healthcare.
  • Campaign Consultant: As appropriate, consult incumbent state legislators running for re-election on healthcare policy and issues related to the hospital industry or impacting HCA.
  • Manger GR team: Manage local government relations managers. Oversee requests to the GR team and provide guidance and direction.

 Qualifications:

  • Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree preferred
  • Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of progressive Government Relations/legislative affairs experience.
Benefits

HCA Healthcare offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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