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How much does a Patient Care Improvement Director make in the United States? The average Patient Care Improvement Director salary in the United States is $128,300 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $112,400 and $149,400. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Patient Care Improvement Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Patient Care Improvement Director Salary $97,924 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Patient Care Improvement Director Salary $112,400 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Patient Care Improvement Director Salary $128,300 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Patient Care Improvement Director Salary $149,400 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Patient Care Improvement Director Salary $168,610 US March 26, 2024
25% $112,400 10% $97,924 90% $168,610 75% $149,400 $128,300 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Patient Care Improvement Director develops programs to review and evaluate patient care and outcomes. Leads and directs process and overall quality improvement activities that produce better patient care and more efficient operations. Being a Patient Care Improvement Director tracks and presents results of improvement efforts and ongoing measures of clinical processes to management. Implements a strategy and plans for a quality improvement function within the facility in collaboration with the administrative and clinical leaders of the hospital. In addition, Patient Care Improvement Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Patient Care Improvement Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. Working as a Patient Care Improvement Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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