Administrative Director Emergency Services

Houston, TX · Houston, TX Full Time
$84489 – $84489 / year
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Job Description

Position Name: Administrative Director Emergency Services Salary Range: $127,649-$159,556 (Based on years of experience) Annual Bonus: 15% Director Bonus (Based on performance) Sign-On: Case by Case Relocation assistance: Case by Case Facility is a full-service, 457-bed acute care hospital equipped with a Level II Trauma Center, an accredited Chest Pain Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and accredited by DNV - Healthcare as the only Comprehensive Stroke Center in Northeast Houston. We offer a wide range of comprehensive services, including complex cardiovascular services, specialized neurological care, orthopedic care and women’s services including high-risk pregnancy care as well as pediatric services with access to pediatric specialists. Job Summary and Qualifications The role of the Administrative Director of the Emergency Services Department assures service, growth, development, personnel management, and resource allocation and management controls in order to ensure consistent high-quality patient care in the Emergency Services Department, Free Standing Emergency Department, Emergency Management, and/or other departments as assigned. What you will do in this role: You will accurately identify real/potential problems affecting the service and implement solutions with follow through and communication You will actively participate in service, departmental and hospital wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one represents You will advance the patient experience agenda in the Emergency Department You will coach immediate subordinates and provide feedback; constructive critique of work; facilitates individual development plan; and documents their job performance You will adhere to all Human Resource policies You will effectively communicate departmental, organization and industry information to staff You will facilitate evidence based employee engagement practices You will effectively build strong relationships and networks to deliver upon organizational and department goals You will participate in employee and patient rounding and identifies and mentors potential future leaders You will enforce standards of emergency department care and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance You will develop, implement, and evaluate an ongoing emergency services program which assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital mission You will monitor compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy for patient services, and environmental and personnel safety You will oversee a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care You will be responsible for department’s operational excellence; ensures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards You will follow the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Blood borne and Airborne Pathogens You will seek new program strategies and/or program enhancements which would expand patient services You will develop, prioritize and defend all capital equipment requests You will be responsible for t

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Management roles in senior living carry a unique blend of healthcare oversight and business operations that most job listings barely touch on. Executive Directors and Administrators are typically responsible for state regulatory compliance, staff retention, census management, and family satisfaction — all at the same time. In Texas, Assisted Living Facility administrators must meet HHSC licensing requirements, which often include specific training hours and ongoing continuing education.

What surprises many new administrators is the direct involvement with families during crises — end-of-life transitions, care disputes, and emergency situations all land on your desk. Staff turnover in senior living runs high nationally, so a significant part of the role is recruiting, training, and retaining quality caregivers. Facilities in the Houston market compete heavily for qualified staff, making retention strategy a critical skill for anyone in these positions.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

A typical day starts with a census and staffing review — confirming occupancy, checking for any overnight incidents, and ensuring the day's shifts are fully covered. Morning stand-ups with department heads (nursing, dietary, activities, maintenance) set priorities for the day. You will spend time on the floor interacting with residents and families, which doubles as quality checks and relationship building.

Afternoons often shift to administrative work — reviewing financial reports, handling vendor relationships, preparing for state surveys, and managing marketing efforts to maintain occupancy. Community outreach, hospital discharge planner relationships, and local referral networks are ongoing responsibilities. Most directors describe the role as never having two identical days — the blend of clinical, operational, and interpersonal challenges keeps the work unpredictable but engaging.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical/Health Services Manager positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $57.69/hr ($119,995/yr). The typical range is $45.94 – $73.58/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $72,987/yr
Houston Median $119,995/yr
Experienced (90th) $205,400/yr
vs. National Median +1.7%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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