1. University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA • Private
In-State Tuition
$55,584
Enrollment
10,764
Clinical services directors are in charge of all the operational and administrative activities of a medical facility. Their ultimate objective is to ensure patients receive the best care possible.
Clinical services directors undertake activities to maintain high standards of patient care and advise medical staff on clinical service matters. In addition, their administrative responsibilities include supervising, recruiting, training, and providing continuous education for their staff.
Clinical services directors work closely with physicians and other professionals in their line of work. They typically work in hospitals, private clinics, nursing homes, or schools. Successful clinical services directors should have leadership skills, analytical skills, problem-solving skills, organizational skills, and communication skills. They should also be up to date with the laws and legislation around patient care.
Most clinical services directors work 40 hours a week, but they are expected to always be on call since they may be needed at the hospital at any time.
