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How to hire a practice manager

Practice manager hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring practice managers in the United States:

  • There are a total of 33,896 practice managers in the US, and there are currently 38,196 job openings in this field.
  • The median cost to hire a practice manager is $1,633.
  • Small businesses spend $1,105 per practice manager on training each year, while large companies spend $658.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • It takes approximately 12 weeks for a new employee to reach full productivity levels.
  • HR departments typically allocate 15% of their budget towards recruitment efforts.
  • New York, NY, has the highest demand for practice managers, with 39 job openings.

How to hire a practice manager, step by step

To hire a practice manager, consider the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Follow these steps to hire a practice manager:

Here's a step-by-step practice manager 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 manager job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new practice manager
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a practice manager do?

A practice manager is responsible for supervising daily operations, especially on the side of the medical industry. Practice managers monitor staffing needs, train new employees, and evaluate the employees' productivity and performance. They also enforce strict guidelines and procedures, ensuring that the processes adhere to the legal standards and regulatory requirements. Practice managers also maintain budget goals, creating cost estimates and expense reports. A practice manager must have strong communication, analytical, and critical-thinking skills, as well as comprehensive knowledge of the medical industry practices.

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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you start hiring a practice manager, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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    Hiring the perfect practice manager 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.

    The following list breaks down different types of practice managers and their corresponding salaries.

    Type of Practice ManagerDescriptionHourly rate
    Practice ManagerMedical 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$31-84
    Clinical DirectorA clinical director is a managing professional who manages the work of healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care is achieved. Clinical directors are responsible for organizational tasks such as adjusting staff schedules, explaining insurance benefits to the patients, and managing financial reports... Show more$30-69
    Nursing DirectorA nursing director's role is to oversee and evaluate all nurse staff in a hospital or organization, ensuring their efficiency at providing care towards patients. A nursing director's responsibilities mainly revolve around administrative tasks such as coordinating with physicians and other consultants, producing reports, conducting assessments, managing the budget and expenditures, and resolving issues... Show more$30-56
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Patients
    • Patient Care
    • Customer Service
    • PET
    • Practice Management
    • Payroll
    • Oversight
    • Patient Flow
    • Patient Satisfaction
    • OSHA
    • Medical Practice
    • Human Resources
    • HIPAA
    • Office Procedures
    Check all skills
    Responsibilities:
    • Secure new engagements worldwide, and lead numerous ERP and CRM initiatives.
    • Manage a great team of 7 consultants that deliver outstanding ERP solutions.
    • Supervise and manage a staff of 12.5 FTE personnel and 4 FTE physicians.
    • Accomplish at applying knowledge of veterinary science and compassion for animals to ensure optimal care.
    • Manage all aspects of establishing, setting and implementing standards and work processes to ensure well running PMO.
    • Manage the selection process and implementation of the practice's EMR by reviewing and updating the system as needed.
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  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your practice manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A practice manager can vary based on:

    • Location. For example, practice managers' average salary in hawaii is 52% less than in rhode island.
    • Seniority. Entry-level practice managers 63% less than senior-level practice managers.
    • Certifications. A practice manager 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 a practice manager's salary.

    Average practice manager salary

    $107,374yearly

    $51.62 hourly rate

    Entry-level practice manager salary
    $65,000 yearly salary
    Updated January 21, 2026

    Average practice manager salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1Rhode Island$136,105$65
    2Massachusetts$135,873$65
    3Virginia$122,827$59
    4New Jersey$122,329$59
    5New York$121,395$58
    6Pennsylvania$113,357$55
    7California$110,687$53
    8Georgia$108,532$52
    9Illinois$108,396$52
    10Maine$107,192$52
    11District of Columbia$105,047$51
    12West Virginia$104,631$50
    13Ohio$103,627$50
    14North Carolina$101,102$49
    15Nevada$98,001$47
    16Arizona$97,620$47
    17Florida$96,759$47
    18Alabama$94,186$45
    19Indiana$91,041$44
    20Kentucky$90,556$44

    Average practice manager salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
    1Davis Wright Tremaine$216,270$103.98
    2Simpson Thacher & Bartlett$209,610$100.77
    3McKinsey & Company Inc$189,915$91.31
    4Venable$184,239$88.58
    5Bain & Company$168,229$80.88
    6Children's National Medical Center$157,053$75.5120
    7White & Case$148,565$71.43
    8RWJBarnabas Health$148,479$71.389
    9Clinica Sierra Vista$148,223$71.269
    10Long Island, FQHC, Inc$147,875$71.092
    11SAP$144,660$69.55
    12Spencer Stuart$143,327$68.91
    13Capgemini$142,124$68.3311
    14Baystate Health$140,079$67.354
    15Rocky Mountain Care$139,911$67.26
    16Veeva Systems$139,646$67.1410
    17Earthjustice$136,210$65.49
    18Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital$135,995$65.389
    19Signature Healthcare$134,625$64.7223
    20Eaton$134,296$64.57
  4. Writing a practice manager job description

    A good practice manager 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 manager job description:

    Practice manager job description example

    RWJBH is seeking a Practice Manager/Administrator for our Cancer Institute of New Jersey within RWJ New Brunswick campus. This is a full-time, day position (40hours/week).

    Summary:

    Under the direction of the Practice Administrator and Administrative Director of Oncology Services, the Oncology Office Manager will assist with daily operations of a specific division of Oncology Outpatient Services by overseeing secretarial, financial, and administrative functions for roles such as medical secretaries, medical records, scheduler and clinic coordinator. Ensures accurate completion of all forms and records related to the above functions. In collaboration with Practice Administrator, interviews potential applicants. Provides orientation to new positions. Coordinates student and volunteer schedule and assignments. Ensure that Outpatient Oncology Services for the division they oversee is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations.

    Responsibilities:

    • Oversees all non-clinical operations of the Outpatient Cancer Service.
    • Develop and maintain electronic reporting for submitting monthly volume and productivity statistics. Analyzes administrative and clinical needs of division related to Patient Access and Experience in collaboration with Practice Administrator, Nursing and Division Leadership.
    • Maintains provider scheduling templates including strategies/changes and coordination between physician and advanced practice providers. Reports on patient access metrics and works with clinical and administrative teams to mitigate challenges associated with patient access such as schedule availability and room utilization.
    • Builds relationships with referring and refer-to practices to ensure smooth transitions of care.

    Requirements:

    • Three to five years administrative or clinical experience in a health care facility may replace education requirement.
    • College graduate preferred. HS Diploma or GED equivalent required within one (1) year of hire.
    • Strong written, telephone and verbal skills. Strong organizational skills. Standard office equipment. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

    Candidates who do not possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent will be provided the opportunity to enroll in a GED/HSEA program at time of hire as a condition of employment. A hired candidate will be provided one (1) year from date of hire to successfully complete a GED program and obtain their HSEA.

    RWJBarnabas Health is committed to our communities and the members we serve. RWJBH understands that in order to create strong, healthy, and sustainable communities, we have to re-engineer and transform current systems. Providing educational support and resources contributes to our overall social impact mission and community investment efforts.

  5. Post your job

    There are a few common ways to find practice managers for your business:

    • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
    • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
    • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your practice manager job on Zippia to find and recruit practice manager 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 managers, 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.

    You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 practice manager

    Once you have selected a candidate for the practice manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

    It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

    To prepare for the new practice manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

  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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How much does it cost to hire a practice manager?

Recruiting practice managers involves both the one-time costs of hiring and the ongoing costs of adding a new employee to your team. Your spending during the hiring process will mostly be on things like promoting the job on job boards, reviewing and interviewing candidates, and onboarding the new hire. Ongoing costs will obviously involve the employee's salary, but also may include things like benefits.

You can expect to pay around $107,374 per year for a practice manager, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for practice managers in the US typically range between $31 and $84 an hour.

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