Patient Care Manager Jobs in California
Patient Care Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in hospital systems, integrated health networks, and outpatient care organizations, with openings ranging from first-time supervisory roles to senior director-level positions. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego generate the highest volume of openings, where large employers like Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and Sutter Health maintain deep ongoing hiring pipelines. The most in-demand specialties include home health and hospice management, behavioral health program coordination, and ambulatory care oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Clinical Director/Director of Patient Care Services is responsible for the overall direction of hospice clinical services. The Clinical Director/Director of Patient Care Services establishes, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy.
Requirements
1. Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel.
2. Provides guidance and counseling to coordinators and Clinical Supervisors to assist them in continually improving all aspects of hospice care services, provided through organization personnel.
3. Assists Clinical Supervisors in managing clinical teams and planning.
4. Provides help in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver care to all clinical personnel as indicated.
5. Assists the Executive Director/Administrator in the preparation and administration of the organization's budget.
6. Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and increases or decreases in volume that could impact staffing levels, revenues or expenses.
7. Evaluates performance of Clinical/Nursing Supervisors.
8. Assists Clinical/Nursing Supervisors to develop skills and techniques in evaluating the performance of clinicians.
9. Hires, evaluates, and terminates organization personnel.
10. Conducts annual evaluations on clinicians, or more frequently if indicated.
11. Oversees the maintenance of patient clinical records, statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.
12. Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
13. Responsible for the maintenance of adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for the provision of patient services.
14. Develops, implements and evaluates the orientation program for new organization personnel. Responsible for orientation of new organization personnel, directly or delegated.
15. Plans and implements inservice and continuing education programs to meet education and training needs of organization personnel.
16. Assists with the evaluation of organization performance via performance improvement program, productivity, quarterly and annual reviews. Assures for the quality and safe delivery of hospice services provided through the Organization.
17. Assists in the development of organization goals. Develops, recommends, and administers Organization policies and procedures.
18. Assures compliance with all local, state and federal laws regarding licensure and certification of organization personnel
Benefits
- Flexible Schedule
- Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance If Interested
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Skills Training & Development
- Company Social Events
- Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to Patient Visits
- Referral Bonus
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Patient Care Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Fresenius Medical Care26
- DaVita23
- Stanford Health Care10
- U.S. Renal Care9
- MemorialCare8
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in patient care manager jobs across California.
- Active California RN license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or healthcare administration degree strongly preferred
- Minimum three to five years of direct patient care or clinical supervisory experience
- Experience managing care coordination teams across inpatient or outpatient settings
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong knowledge of California Department of Public Health compliance and reporting standards
Patient Care Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a patient care manager in California?
Most patient care manager roles in California require an active RN license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, which involves completing an approved nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN. A bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare administration strengthens candidacy considerably. From there, employers typically expect several years of bedside or clinical experience before moving into a supervisory role, and many large California health systems promote internally from charge nurse or case manager positions.
Which companies hire patient care managers in California?
Employers hiring patient care managers in California right now include Fresenius Medical Care, DaVita, and Stanford Health Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's size and concentration of integrated health systems means hiring is ongoing across both urban medical centers and community hospital networks throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most patient care manager jobs?
Los Angeles, San Diego, and Long Beach lead California for patient care manager openings right now. Los Angeles and San Francisco drive the highest volume given their density of academic medical centers, large health system headquarters, and outpatient networks, while San Diego's concentration of VA facilities, Sharp HealthCare, and Scripps Health anchors strong regional demand.
Are there remote patient care manager jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Patient care management is fundamentally a hands-on supervisory role tied to clinical settings, so most positions require on-site presence. About 11% of patient care manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be in utilization review, case management oversight, or telehealth program coordination rather than direct floor or unit management.
How can I get hired as a patient care manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a charge nurse or lead case manager role first, then building toward patient care management. Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and Sutter Health all run structured new-graduate and clinical leadership development programs in California that can accelerate that progression. Obtaining your California RN license early, adding a care coordination or case management credential, and seeking roles in ambulatory care or home health gives you the clearest lateral path into a patient care manager position.
Where can I find and apply to patient care manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to patient care manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty area and apply directly to the ones that match.
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