Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Health care managers, also known as health services managers and health services administrators, direct the operation of hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care organizations. They are responsible for facilities, services, programs, staff, budgets, and relations with other organizations. There are approximately 314,950 health care managers employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Much Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Conventional
Organized
Realistic
Career Ladder
Consultant or Professor
Health Care Manager
Department Head
Administrative Assistant/Assistant Department Head
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