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Director of Care Management jobs are open across health systems, managed care organizations, insurers, and post-acute providers, at levels from manager to VP, with specializations in utilization management, population health, and transitions of care. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Los Angeles, CA | $211,000–$229,000 + 15% Annual Bonus + potential sign ons and relo
An exciting opportunity to join a respected Southern California healthcare organization and lead an established Care Management department through its next chapter of growth and performance improvement.
We're partnering with top-tier hospital organization in the search for a dynamic, relationship-driven Director of Care Management who understands that successful patient throughput, reduced length of stay, and effective discharge planning begin with strong physician partnerships and an engaged team.
This is a highly visible leadership opportunity overseeing 4 direct reports and 40 indirect reports, including nurses and social workers. The department has an experienced team and an opportunity for a new leader to strengthen relationships, elevate collaboration, and drive meaningful improvements in patient outcomes.
We're open to an accomplished Director or a strong, seasoned Case Management Manager ready to take that next step!
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Executive Leadership Support: Work closely with regional Case Management leadership, the CMO, CNO, and physician leaders.
- Significant Leadership Scope: Oversee 44 team members, including 4 direct and 40 indirect reports.
- High Visibility: Play an instrumental role in reducing length of stay, improving patient throughput, and strengthening hospital performance.
- Physician Collaboration: Build a strong partnership with a newly appointed Physician Advisor and lead multidisciplinary discharge planning initiatives.
- Career Growth: An excellent opportunity for an experienced Director or an exceptional Manager ready for their first Director role.
Position Overview
The Director of Care Management provides strategic and operational leadership for Case Management, Discharge Planning, and Social Work services.
This leader will focus on improving patient throughput, reducing avoidable readmissions, strengthening physician collaboration, and ensuring safe, efficient transitions of care.
Success requires someone who can establish credibility with physicians, engage an experienced team, and confidently lead conversations that drive accountability and results.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop 4 direct reports and 40 indirect reports, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
- Drive initiatives focused on reducing length of stay, improving patient throughput, and minimizing avoidable readmissions.
- Partner with hospitalists, Physician Advisors, Nursing Leadership, and executive leadership to improve discharge efficiency.
- Facilitate multidisciplinary LOS meetings and address barriers to timely discharge.
- Strengthen physician relationships and promote consistent communication across departments.
- Monitor clinical, operational, and financial performance metrics.
- Collaborate with post-acute providers and community partners to ensure safe transitions of care.
Qualifications
- Current California RN License – Required.
- Bachelor's Degree – Required.
- Acute Care Hospital Case Management leadership experience.
- Minimum 2 years of acute care case management experience and 2 years of related healthcare management experience, or comparable experience.
- Demonstrated success improving length of stay, discharge efficiency, and patient throughput.
- Strong understanding of utilization management, discharge planning, and care transitions.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- California healthcare experience strongly preferred.
- Epic experience preferred.
- Master's degree in a healthcare-related field preferred.
The Leader We're Looking For
Beyond experience, we're looking for someone with the right leadership presence.
Someone who is confident, assertive, collaborative, and comfortable having difficult conversations when necessary.
A leader who can respectfully challenge physicians, influence outcomes without creating conflict, and earn the trust of experienced caregivers.
Someone who understands how to balance accountability with encouragement and inspire teams to work toward shared goals.
If you're an accomplished Director or a strong Case Management Manager ready for greater responsibility, we'd love to hear from you!
This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact on patient outcomes, hospital operations, and the continued development of a talented team.
Interested? Apply today or message us directly for a confidential conversation.
Pay: $211,000.00 - $229,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of care management jobs.
- Active RN or LCSW license with current state registration
- Five or more years of clinical care management or utilization review experience
- Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) credential preferred
- Experience managing interdisciplinary care teams across inpatient and post-acute settings
- Proficiency with care management platforms and electronic health record systems
- Knowledge of CMS conditions of participation, payer requirements, and URAC or NCQA standards
Tips for Your Director of Care Management Job Search
Align your resume to clinical outcomes
Hiring managers for director of care management roles want to see how your programs reduced readmissions, shortened length of stay, or improved HEDIS scores. Pull those numbers from your past performance reviews and lead with them in your summary and bullet points.
Highlight your licensure and care management credentials
Most postings require an active RN or LCSW license plus a certification like CCM or ACM. List each credential with its full name, issuing body, and expiration date so applicant tracking systems surface your profile during automated screening.
Target postings by care setting, not just job title
A director of care management at an acute hospital runs a very different program than one at a health plan or SNF. Filter your search by setting so the job requirements actually match your background, and tailor your cover letter to address that setting's regulatory environment.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of care management openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a case presentation in the interview
Many health systems ask finalists to walk through how they would redesign a care management workflow or address a gap in transitions of care. Prepare a concise example from your current or past role that shows your data analysis, stakeholder alignment, and measurable result.
Negotiate scope before discussing compensation
Before talking numbers, clarify the reporting structure, team size, and budget authority. Directors of care management hired into under-resourced programs often find their compensation is fair but their ability to perform is not, so get those details confirmed in writing first.
Director of Care Management Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of care managements?
The Salvation Army, Oro Valley Hospital, and MedEx staffing network are hiring the most director of care managements right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Nevada, and Tennessee, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems expanding value-based care programs and managed care organizations scaling utilization management teams tend to post the most openings at any given time.
How many director of care management jobs are remote?
About 0% of director of care management openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share found in health plan utilization management, population health programs, and telephonic case management roles. Director positions tied to inpatient or post-acute settings typically require on-site presence at least part of the week.
How do you become a director of care management?
Start by earning a clinical license as an RN or licensed social worker, then build several years of hands-on case management experience across inpatient, post-acute, or managed care settings. Pursue a care management certification such as the CCM to strengthen your candidacy. Move into a supervisory or manager role to develop team leadership and program oversight experience, then apply for director openings once you can demonstrate measurable program outcomes.
Can you get a director of care management job without prior director experience?
Yes, candidates coming from a care management manager or lead role often move into director positions, especially at smaller health systems or community hospitals where the department size is more compact. Focus your application on outcomes you owned, budget you managed, and interdisciplinary teams you led. A CCM credential and experience presenting to medical or administrative leadership can offset a shorter title history.
What does the director of care management interview process look like?
Most health systems run a first round with HR or a talent partner to confirm licensure, experience level, and culture fit, followed by a second round with the VP of care management or CNO and often a clinical operations peer. Finalists frequently complete a written or verbal case presentation covering a care transition challenge or program redesign. References from physician partners or medical staff are commonly requested before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to director of care management jobs?
You can find and apply to director of care management jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from health systems, managed care organizations, insurers, and post-acute providers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your setting and experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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