Executive Director of Care Coordination
Company: University Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The Executive Director of Care
Coordination will support the engagement and success of care
transition programs, outcomes, and policies; provide oversight and
direction for the care coordination services (case managers, social
workers and discharge expediters) across the continuum of care for
the Health System; and serve as an internal consultant responsible
for the integration of the Lean principles within the
organization’s culture. The Executive Director will prioritize,
direct and facilitate the system wide activities and education to
ensure a successful integration of Lean. Directs the care
coordination activities at the hospital and the ambulatory care
facilities. Collaborates with the physicians and nursing staff to
ensure safe discharge planning and a timely and effective discharge
of the patient. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Master’s degree in Health Care
Administration or related field is required. Bachelors of Science
in Nursing, Master’s degree in Nursing, preferred. Working
knowledge of insurance and third party payer processes. Knowledge
of the CMS Conditions of Participation and additional regulatory
and accreditation standards. Minimum of five years management
experience in an acute care hospital. Knowledge of personnel,
administrative and financial procedures and practices, as well as
principles, techniques, terminology and procedures of sound
management is required. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION Certification in
Accredited Case Manager (ACM) is preferred.
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