How to hire a practice director

How to hire a practice director, step by step

Here's a step-by-step practice director hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your practice director job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a practice director for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect practice director also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of practice director salaries for various roles:

   Type of Practice Director	Description	Hourly rate
   Practice Director	Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.	$45-95
   Chief Technology Officer	The job of chief technology officers (CTOs) is to oversee the technological needs and research and development of an organization. The CTOs, who are like chief information officers, make decisions for a company's technology infrastructure that aligns with the organization's business goals... Show more	$50-136
   Director Of Technology And Services	A director of technology and services is responsible for monitoring the operations in the technical side of an organization and managing the efficiency of network systems to ensure the stability and efficiency of business functions. Directors of technology and services oversee the safety and security of networks across the organization to prevent unauthorized access and leakage of data statistics... Show more	$44-83

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Strategic Direction
   • Project Management
   • Cloud
   • Healthcare
   • CRM
   • Customer Service
   • ERP
   • Lead Generation
   • Saas
   • Oversight
   • Direct Reports
   • Project Delivery
   • Client Expectations
   • Professional Services

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead sales and proposal team responsible for 5 million in CRM sales ,
   • Manage budget & costing relate to the access governance projects for both on-premise and cloud implementation.
   • Lead and mentore a small team in creating a cloud provisioning identity governance asset that accelerates deployment time and reduces cost.
   • Manage and improve RFP proposal responses by leading the proposal development team for implementation, upgrades and application management proposals.
   • Meet with dentist and discuss patients complaints ,
   • Determine the business requirements and configure the CRM system.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your practice director job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A practice director salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a practice director in South Dakota may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level practice director usually earns less than a senior-level practice director. Additionally, a practice director with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average practice director salary

   $137,385yearly

   $66.05 hourly rate

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   Entry-level practice director salary

   $95,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average practice director salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$159,039	$76
   2	New Jersey	$155,702	$75
   3	North Carolina	$151,268	$73
   4	New York	$149,530	$72
   5	Washington	$146,909	$71
   6	Illinois	$143,225	$69
   7	Alabama	$141,245	$68
   8	Connecticut	$137,751	$66
   9	Massachusetts	$137,357	$66
   10	Michigan	$135,227	$65
   11	Oregon	$133,105	$64
   12	Delaware	$130,545	$63
   13	Florida	$130,181	$63
   14	Texas	$130,150	$63
   15	Pennsylvania	$128,865	$62
   16	Indiana	$128,161	$62
   17	Arizona	$127,231	$61
   18	Ohio	$127,092	$61
   19	District of Columbia	$119,847	$58
   20	Maine	$119,744	$58

   Average practice director salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	AstraZeneca	$182,838	$87.90	10
   2	Crowell & Moring	$174,593	$83.94	2
   3	Cacheaux Cavazos & Newton	$172,412	$82.89
   4	FTI Consulting	$165,868	$79.74	17
   5	UST Global	$163,122	$78.42
   6	MorganFranklin Consulting	$161,992	$77.88
   7	Information Controls	$161,990	$77.88
   8	Accenture	$161,145	$77.47	293
   9	Cape Cod Healthcare	$159,245	$76.56	5
   10	Intuitive Surgical	$158,675	$76.29	8
   11	Keystone Health	$154,407	$74.23
   12	Cloudera	$153,067	$73.59
   13	Epsilon	$152,485	$73.31
   14	ExeterHospital	$152,429	$73.28
   15	St. Mary's Health Inc.	$151,970	$73.06
   16	Korn Ferry	$148,358	$71.33
   17	Salesforce	$148,067	$71.19	52
   18	Henry Ford Health System	$147,859	$71.09
   19	Mission Regional Medical Center	$147,641	$70.98	1
   20	Arkieva	$146,596	$70.48

4. Writing a practice director job description

   A good practice director job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a practice director job description:

   Practice director job description example

   Alvarez & Marsal Turnaround and Restructuring
   Director - Unsecured Creditor Committee Practice (UCC) Overview:Alvarez & Marsal, LLC, a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services, is seeking to expand its Restructuring team. With more than 4,000 professionals based in locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm excels in problem-solving and value creation. Drawing on a strong operational heritage and hands-on approach, our professionals work closely with organizations and stakeholders to help tackle complex business issues and maximize value.
   
   UCC Practice Overview:
   The Unsecured Creditors Committee (UCC) practice provides a full suite of financial advisory services to creditors and specializes in representing official committees of unsecured creditors in bankruptcy proceedings. Working directly with the committees, our dedicated team provides the following services: liquidity assessment, business plan evaluation, asset and enterprise valuation preparation, creditworthiness assessment of go-forward business, unencumbered value identification and preservation, avoidance action prosecution, inter-company activity analysis, expert testimony delivery and stakeholder negotiation.
   
   Responsibilities:Directors should be prepared to work in a team environment on a diverse range of assignments assisting Senior UCC team members through all stages of the bankruptcy process. The projects and work streams will require creativity, resourcefulness and independent judgment. You will be expected to help develop solutions to problems and provide value to clients. Qualifications:
   Bachelor's Degree (Business Major) Prior UCC Advisory Experience8-10+ years of work experience in corporate restructuring, investment or commercial banking, and/or consulting or corporate positions with a financial or accounting focus Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills to assist with pitch-books and the creation of client deliverables Demonstrate an intermediate level of experience with a number of the following areas:Understanding of accounting and finance Understanding of how to analyze financial statements and prepare financial models Understanding of how to analyze and forecast cash flows Understanding the key operational performance drivers of a business Ability to manage and organize large sets of unorganized or incomplete data Interaction with clients (ability to request and extract information) Ability to stay on task while working on multiple work streams (organizational skills) Problem solving skills with the ability to think through alternative solutions Commitment to promoting integrity, leadership and objectivity Entrepreneurial team player who can excel in a fast-paced, challenging work environment Confident speaker (can communicate with personnel at all levels) Efficient business writer Willingness for periodic travel
   
   Diversity & Inclusion
   
   A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity and we foster inclusiveness. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.
   
   Voluntary Inclusion
   It is Alvarez & Marsal's policy to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, pregnancy, marital status, family status, religion, national origin, age or disability or any other non-merit based factor in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
   
   Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters
   
   Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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5. Post your job

   To find practice directors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any practice directors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level practice directors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit practice directors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 practice director

   Once you've decided on a perfect practice director candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new practice director. 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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