Hospital Director (Physician)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians, and Pharmacists
- Minor : Physicians
Summary
Physician who oversees all aspects of hospital management and operations. Handles administrative coordination, strategy formulation, organizational management, medical quality control, etc.
Description
The hospital director holds a physician license and oversees all hospital operations, including management strategy planning, budget management, personnel management, medical safety measures, and regional medical collaboration. Handles coordination with administration and related organizations, inter-departmental adjustments, staff management, and leads the hospital's direction and quality improvement.
Future Outlook
Medical demand is increasing due to declining birthrates and aging population. The role of leaders is expanding amid hospital management efficiency improvements and promotion of community comprehensive care systems. Management improvements through IT utilization are required.
Personality Traits
Calm and level-headed / Excellent communication skills / Possesses leadership / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
External Negotiations / Full-time / Long and Irregular Hours / Management Position
Career Path
Physician → Department Director → Vice Director → Hospital Director → Chairman
Required Skills
Crisis Management / Hospital Management / Leadership / Medical Regulatory Knowledge / Quality Management
Recommended Skills
Certified Healthcare Manager / Medical Information Systems / Medical Safety Management / Strategic Planning
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Necessary for analyzing management strategies and organizational issues. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Detailed management is important for medical safety and quality assurance. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for coordination with medical staff, administration, and communities. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Leadership is necessary to lead the organization and proactively advance initiatives. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary to continually adapt to changes in medical technologies and regulations. |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary for formulating and implementing hospital operation plans. |
| Problem Solving | Required for resolving management challenges and medical incidents. |
| Stress Tolerance | High stress tolerance is required due to the significant responsibilities. |
Related Qualifications
- Physician License
Aliases
- Director
- Hospital Administrator
Related Jobs
- Chief Medical Administrator
- Department Director
- Vice Director