Unit director vs wellness director

The differences between unit directors and wellness directors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a unit director and a wellness director. Additionally, a unit director has an average salary of $74,346, which is higher than the $73,888 average annual salary of a wellness director.

The top three skills for a unit director include patients, patient care and customer service. The most important skills for a wellness director are quality care, home health, and direct supervision.

Unit director vs wellness director overview

	Unit Director	Wellness Director
Yearly salary	$74,346	$73,888
Hourly rate	$35.74	$35.52
Growth rate	28%	28%
Number of jobs	41,585	31,522
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	6	6

What does a unit director do?

A unit director is a management professional who is responsible for directing and managing a group of medical professionals in an organization. This director must manage the daily clinical and administrative duties for those professionals involved in the mental health hospitalization programs. The director must assist in recruiting healthcare professionals to maximize the branch and margin profits of the medical establishment. This director should also attend meetings with the OCFS program to discuss the performance and outcome measures of the program.

What does a wellness director do?

Typically working at gyms and health centers, a wellness coordinator utilizes their health and fitness expertise by designing and developing health programs involving workout and diet plans. Among their responsibilities include performing research and analysis to identify the clients' needs, gathering and analyzing information to determine the strengths and weaknesses of current programs, and implementing solutions against problem areas. They must also liaise with internal and external parties, coordinate staff, and develop strategies to optimize program operations, ensuring efficiency and client satisfaction.

Unit director vs wellness director salary

Unit directors and wellness directors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Unit Director	Wellness Director
Average salary	$74,346	$73,888
Salary range	Between $42,000 And $131,000	Between $42,000 And $127,000
Highest paying City	Fairfield, CT	Hartford, CT
Highest paying state	Connecticut	Connecticut
Best paying company	Palo Alto Networks	Emma Willard School
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Health Care

Differences between unit director and wellness director education

There are a few differences between a unit director and a wellness director in terms of educational background:

	Unit Director	Wellness Director
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 60%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Most common major	Nursing	Nursing
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Unit director vs wellness director demographics

Here are the differences between unit directors' and wellness directors' demographics:

	Unit Director	Wellness Director
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 46.0% Female, 54.0%	Male, 23.0% Female, 77.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 7.5% White, 61.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	12%	12%

Differences between unit director and wellness director duties and responsibilities

Unit director example responsibilities.

Prepare and manage payroll and purchasing, which include balancing of accounts within budgetary limits; establish daily interaction with clients.
Manage operational organizing of stock and equipment, order supplies and oversee building maintenance, cleanliness and security.
Provide case management services to residents in the Alzheimer's unit.
Migrate all operations to a new ERP and retail system with a successful implementation.
Develop and implement a program which assure quality of life for mid- stage Alzheimer's residents.
Oversee labor, as well as, payroll, purchases, complete work orders, and operating supplies.

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Wellness director example responsibilities.

Manage resident and facility accounts, budgets, social security applications, and Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
Provide staff training and oversight on medication administration and direct patient care.
Provide oversight to ensure appropriate infection control procedures are follow by staff.
Assist in keeping key staff in compliance with CPR certification.
Implement disease management programs for hypertension, diabetes and back injuries.
Process payroll, hire, dismiss, and education to staff.

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Unit director vs wellness director skills

Common unit director skills

Patients, 23%
Patient Care, 21%
Customer Service, 14%
Cleanliness, 7%
Staff Development, 6%
Customer Satisfaction, 5%

Common wellness director skills

Quality Care, 15%
Home Health, 14%
Direct Supervision, 14%
CPR, 7%
State Regulations, 6%
Oversight, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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