The field of Health Care Administration encompasses many aspects and roles in the management of the health care system. These professionals represent many different disciplines and are employed in a variety of traditional and non-traditional settings. Specific settings may include hospitals, home health agencies, long-term care facilities, insurance and managed care companies, physician group practices, hospice, extended care facilities , non-profit health care related organizations and ambulatory care centers.
Job Settings:Job Titles:
- Mid-Level Hospital Manager
- Long-Term Care Administrator
- Managed Care Organization Administrator
- Clinic Administrator
- Public Health Administrator
- Healthcare Consultant
Job Outlook:
According to the 2004 "U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook," employment for Health Care Administrators is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012 as the health services industry continues to expand and diversify. The median annual earnings reported for Health Care Administrators in 2002 was $61,370 with Nursing Home Administrators making $55,320 in this same time period.
