Entry Level Clinical Director Jobs
New grad clinical director jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a well-documented clinical portfolio can carry more weight than tenure. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like ChenMed, Optum, and AbbVie hiring at this level now.
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Responsibilities:
- Direct and optimize departmental operations to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care. Provide mentorship that strengthens team effectiveness and morale.
- Implement streamlined policies that ensure consistent service delivery and successful achievement of productivity goals.
- Maintain a focus on quality improvement and contractual compliance, driving ongoing operational success through regular assessment.
- Cultivate a high-retention environment focused on employee satisfaction, ensuring the highest standards of care for our patients.
- Identify and seize opportunities for departmental growth through proactive marketing and community collaboration.
- BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Practical/Vocational Nurse preferred.
- Registered Nurse preferred.
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High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience
required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
- Must possess at least 2 years of proven leadership experience.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Benefits:
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Responsibilities:
- Direct and optimize departmental operations to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care. Provide mentorship that strengthens team effectiveness and morale.
- Implement streamlined policies that ensure consistent service delivery and successful achievement of productivity goals.
- Maintain a focus on quality improvement and contractual compliance, driving ongoing operational success through regular assessment.
- Cultivate a high-retention environment focused on employee satisfaction, ensuring the highest standards of care for our patients.
- Identify and seize opportunities for departmental growth through proactive marketing and community collaboration.
- BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Practical/Vocational Nurse preferred.
- Registered Nurse preferred.
-
High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience
required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
- Must possess at least 2 years of proven leadership experience.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Benefits:
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
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Who's Hiring
- ChenMed14
- Optum2
- AbbVie2
- CYTOKINETICS2
- Yeshiva University2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services28
- Education8
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals6
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
- Science & Research1
Entry Level Clinical Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical director job?
Entry level clinical director roles typically look for candidates with a relevant degree in healthcare administration, nursing, public health, or a related field, plus hands-on clinical or administrative internship experience. Demonstrating familiarity with care coordination, quality improvement, or compliance processes gives you a concrete edge. Tailoring your application to show leadership potential, even from academic or volunteer settings, is what separates competitive candidates at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level clinical directors?
Companies hiring entry level clinical directors right now include ChenMed, Optum, and AbbVie, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from health systems, outpatient clinics, behavioral health organizations, and long-term care providers that are actively building out their clinical leadership pipelines.
Are there remote entry level clinical director jobs?
Yes, though most clinical director roles at the entry level are on-site given the hands-on nature of clinical oversight. About 15% of entry level clinical director openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to focus on care management, utilization review, or telehealth program coordination where physical presence is less critical.
Are these new grad clinical director jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical director roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad friendly listing typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and treats internships, clinical rotations, or a strong practicum portfolio as qualifying background. If a posting does not require prior director-level tenure, it generally falls within reach for a new grad candidate.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical directors?
Entry Level clinical director roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they face consistent demand for clinical oversight, regulatory compliance, and care quality management, and they tend to develop junior candidates into director-track roles more actively than other industries.