How to hire an associate medical director for adolescent services

How to hire an associate medical director for adolescent services, step by step

Here's a step-by-step associate medical director for adolescent services hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an associate medical director for adolescent services job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new associate medical director for adolescent services
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the associate medical director for adolescent services you need to hire. Certain associate medical director for adolescent services roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an associate medical director for adolescent services to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an associate medical director for adolescent services that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of associate medical directors for adolescent services and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Associate Medical Director For Adolescent Services	Description	Hourly rate
   Associate Medical Director For Adolescent Services	Medical and health services managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians... Show more	$28-87
   Nurse Manager	The primary role of nurse managers is to supervise the nursing staff in a clinical or hospital setting. They are the ones who are in charge of patient care, setting work schedules, and making budgetary and management decisions... Show more	$28-55
   Pharmacist Manager	A pharmacist manager is responsible for monitoring the daily operations of a pharmacy, ensuring that all pharmacy personnel provides the right medication to the customers based on the prescription. Pharmacist managers assist in advising the customers for the instructions of their medications, including its dosage and instructions of intake... Show more	$27-73

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Staff Bylaws
   • Oversight
   • CMS
   • Peer Review
   • Health System
   • Rehabilitation
   • Health Professionals
   • Regulatory Agencies
   • JCAHO
   • TJC
   • Quality Patient Care
   • Regulatory Standards
   • Infection Control

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Achieve CMS benchmarks and maintain HCAHPS scores at and above 75th percentile.
   • Lead efforts to support and continually improve the coordination and delivery of oncology services using evidence base guidelines.
   • Maintain HIPAA standards, complete utilization activities as needed.
   • Provide direction and oversight for on-campus renovations and the new surgical building.
   • Work with local schools and community organizations to encourage public interest of basic and advance first aid and CPR training.
   • Apply treatment to patients under physician or physical therapist supervision.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your associate medical director for adolescent services job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An associate medical director for adolescent services can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, associate medical directors for adolescent services' average salary in hawaii is 53% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level associate medical directors for adolescent services 67% less than senior-level associate medical directors for adolescent services.
   • Certifications. An associate medical director for adolescent services with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an associate medical director for adolescent services's salary.

   Average associate medical director for adolescent services salary

   $105,185yearly

   $50.57 hourly rate

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   Entry-level associate medical director for adolescent services salary

   $60,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing an associate medical director for adolescent services job description

   An associate medical director for adolescent services job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an associate medical director for adolescent services job description:

   Associate medical director for adolescent services job description example

   Make a difference, inspire others, love your job! Hospice of the Chesapeake is a leader in advanced illness care. We are Your Hometown Hospice! For more than 36 years, Hospice of the Chesapeake has cared for those in our community who are experiencing serious illness and loss. Together, we have ensured more than 300,000 patients and nearly 100,000 family members have been cared for by our interdisciplinary hospice team, which includes Physicians, Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Social Workers, Chaplains, Counselors and Volunteers when they needed us most. Our work impacts the quality of life of people who are seriously ill and those who love them.
   
   Want to join our Team? We are currently looking for a Nurse Practitioner to oversee the day-to-day activities of Hospice of the Chesapeake's physician practice and monitor all services provided by our Chesapeake Supportive Care medical staff. The Director of Medical Services assures the efficiency and stability of the medical office operation and oversees the business-end of a medical practice. The Director of Medical Services oversees palliative medicine consulting services and is responsible for the ongoing collaborative relationships with our healthcare partners in designing and implementing ongoing community palliative medicine programs.
   
   Status: Full-time
   Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience, education and credentialing
   
   Main Responsibilities:
   
   Provide support to the Chief Medical Officer by providing day to day supervision of the CSC medical Staff. This includes answering clinical calls and providing guidance and oversight to staff involved in direct patient care. Assists with hiring, training, supervising and evaluating the medical office staff.
   Provides clinical expertise to Chief Medical Officer in effectively overseeing preparations for surveys, administrative review and/or peer reviews, and in maintaining standards and procedures which comply with licensure and accreditation requirements. Assists in implementing corrective action required as a result of survey/review findings.
   Responsible for the clinical orientation of the medical staff in tandem with the Education department and provides ongoing clinical mentorship.
   Assures all patient visits are scheduled and in compliance with Medicare and insurance regulations.
   Continue to provide direct patient care to a minimum of 5 patients per week and /or cover the inpatient care center.
   Assists the Chief Medical Officer with establishing best standards of care and monitors on an ongoing basis.
   
   Other specific goals and duties as communicated in your job description and performance goals.
   
   Qualifications
   
   Current Maryland Certified Nurse Practitioner license, and Board certification in hospice and palliative medicine required.
   Minimum five years of experience as a nurse practitioner, with a minimum of two years of experience in a hospice or palliative care setting.
   Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the mission, vision and philosophy of hospice care.
   Current knowledge of management/administration; applicable federal, state, local regulations and statutes governing hospice operations, patient care and adequate professional development to maintain licensure.
   Current knowledge of best practices, licensing requirements, regulatory requirements and Medicare/Medicaid participation, coding and billing regulations.
   
   What We Offer:
   
   A rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that values your contributions
   Competitive salary and generous paid time off, including 18 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 8 paid holidays in your first year of employment with HOC. Access to our Emergency Sick Bank to provide a safety net gift of up to 80 hours of sick time for medical emergencies if you run out of paid time off.
   Educational assistance to pursue professional development, additional certifications and degree programs
   Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance, and available accident and critical illness coverage.
   
   In accordance with Hospice of the Chesapeake's commitment to leadership and industry-leading care, we require that all employees be vaccinated against COVID and influenza, as well as being screened for TB upon hire and annually thereafter. Documented and supported requests for religious and medical accommodations may be considered but may not be approved in all circumstances.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right associate medical director for adolescent services for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with associate medical directors for adolescent services they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit associate medical directors for adolescent services who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your associate medical director for adolescent services job on Zippia to find and recruit associate medical director for adolescent services candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting associate medical directors for adolescent services requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new associate medical director for adolescent services

   Once you've selected the best associate medical director for adolescent services candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new associate medical director for adolescent services. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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