Hospital Administrator Job Description Template

We are searching for hospital administrators to lead hospital operations at several hospitals across the U.S.  We are searching for hospital administration candidates for both rural and urban hospitals.  All candidates should have progressive experience in hospital facilities, healthcare and clinical management.

All candidates for hospital administrators must stay current on any federal, state specific and local laws and regulations that impact the healthcare or hospital industry, as well as medical and technological advances.

Our healthcare clients seek hospital administration leaders who are career-driven, have strong management and mentoring skills and a depth of experience in managing comprehensive hospitals or medical centers.   Our companies offer dynamic career growth potential, and excellent benefits. We have several opportunities – all with top healthcare companies seeking the best in hospital leadership.

typical roles and responsibilities for Hospital Administrator

• Serving as liaisons among governing boards, medical staff, and department heads
• Recruit, hire and evaluate nurses, doctors, and assistant administrators
• Organize, direct, control, and coordinate services as set forth by the hospital board
• Oversee the creation and implementation of healthcare programs and policies for patient services, quality assurance, public relations outreach, and departmental activities
• Develop and expand programs and services for scientific research and preventive medicine (research hospitals)
• Oversee long-term planning
• Manage objectives and budgets
• Drive the efficient delivery of medical services
• Compile financial reports
• Initiate and manage policy changes

Requirements for Hospital Administrator

• Bachelor’s degree;  Advanced degree in health care administration which could include one of the following:  MHA, MBA in Health Administration, MSHA, MPH in Health Administration
• 7+ years’ relevant experience (small hospital)
• 10+ years’ relevant experience (medium to large hospital)
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of accomplishment leading a comprehensive clinical healthcare operation
• A strong understanding of physical plant operations including maintenance and operations
• Experienced in community outreach and promoting volunteerism and giving
• Strong financial acumen in budgetary leadership
• The ability to appropriately delegate responsibilities and lead a subordinate leadership team
• The ability to connect at all levels, from board of directors to clinical technicians

Salary range for Hospital Administrator