What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Care Management & Population Health position at Johns Hopkins Medicine?
Suburban Hospital has an opportunity for an experienced Director of Care Management & Population Health. This seasoned healthcare leader oversees comprehensive care coordination operations within a hospital setting and provides strategic direction for care coordination, utilization review, social services, and discharge planning to ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective patient care.
The Director collaborates closely with medical staff and hospital leadership to identify trends, address system‑level challenges, and enhance care delivery. This role develops and implements care management programs and clinical pathways that optimize resource utilization and improve patient outcomes. In addition, the Director leads population health strategy across the organization, building strong community partnerships and leveraging interdisciplinary teams to advance population health goals.
Suburban Hospital is a 228-bed, not-for-profit, community-based hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. Suburban Hospital is a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine and has served Montgomery County and the surrounding area for more than 65 years. The designated trauma center for Montgomery County, Suburban Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and has earned ANCC Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence. At Suburban Hospital, our greatest passion is our staff members' commitment to delivering the best patient- and family-centered care possible.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN (Required)
- Master's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration (Preferred)
- Licensed RN
- Minimum of 7 years of experience with utilization review, clinical pathways, case management, and disease management
- 3 years of experience in a management capacity role
- Requires ability to communicate via documentation, telephone, computer and directly with individuals who possess diverse personalities and levels of professional expertise
- Requires ability to use various computer applications
- Requires ability to effectively present information to internal and external groups and audiences
- Requires ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex regulations and documents, financial and business reports and technical journals
- Requires proficiency in working with and applying mathematical, statistical and financial concepts
What We Offer:
You can become a part of our diverse healthcare leadership team and enjoy extensive benefits with a variety of opportunities for personal and professional growth. From academic medical centers to local community hospitals, from downtown to the suburbs, Johns Hopkins Medicine has a work environment that will fit your personality and career goals.
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid time off; life and long-term disability coverage; 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; tuition assistance for employees and dependents; free parking and wellness programs just to name a few.
Salary Range: Minimum 152,161.00/annually - Maximum 196,037.00/annually. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.