Director Care Coordination
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Gilbert, AZ, 85297
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 57.37-85.33 HOUR
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Director of Care Coordination, you will be responsible for leading, facilitating, and implementing strategies to optimize patient care coordination and outcomes across our facilities.
Every day you will oversee the comprehensive care coordination functions, ensuring seamless transitions, efficient resource utilization, and patient-centered approaches. You will work closely with interdisciplinary teams, physicians, and leadership to enhance clinical effectiveness, patient satisfaction, and alignment with system goals.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and operational management skills. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives, analyze performance metrics, and ensure adherence to best practices and regulatory standards, ultimately achieving superior clinical and financial outcomes for the organization.
- Oversees the daily operations of the Care Coordination program, ensuring accountability, effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies, including direct planning and implementation across the continuum of care.
- Accepts multiple management tasks to handle financial, operations, managed care & staffing issues within the Care Management departments.
- Serves as clinical advisor to care management across the continuum of care for all programs, including but not limited to, participation in program development, payer relations, facility relations; patient tracking across the continuum of care; decisions regarding alternatives to acute care which consider quality and financial factors.
- Analyzes data and develops strategies and action plans to address opportunities for improvement.
- Develops department and division strategies to ensure efficient operations and goal achievement.
- Maintains relationships with medical staff members, CNO, nurse VPs, Directors/managers, department managers and technical Directors to support intradepartmental goals and advice on activities pertaining to outcomes.
Required
- Bachelors Of Nursing AND Masters in either nursing, allied health or business administration
- Seven years administrative and health care system experience and Seven years of clinical and care management experience
- Five years of leadership experience
- Registered Nurse: AZ
- Certified Case Manager and Accredited Case Manager upon hire
Located in the Phoenix, Ariz., suburb of Gilbert, the Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, is a 198-bed, not-for profit hospital with more than 1,300 team members and almost 900 doctors on staff representing all major specialties. In 2014, Phoenix Children’s Hospital launched a 22-bed pediatric unit inside the hospital. Mercy Gilbert opened in 2006 and has been a vital part of the growing community. Today it is the fifth largest employer in Gilbert. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, Mercy Gilbert provided more than $24 million in community benefit. As a result of Dignity Health’s mission to deliver health care and partner with the community, more than 42,000 people in the East Valley were reached through community health services. For more information visit: https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/mercygilbert.
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Frequently asked questions
A Director of Care Coordination uniquely blends clinical expertise with strategic leadership to optimize patient transitions and resource use across care settings. Unlike broader healthcare managers, they focus specifically on seamless interdisciplinary collaboration and improving patient outcomes through data-driven strategies.
Beyond a nursing bachelor's and master's degree, top candidates often hold certifications like Certified Case Manager and Accredited Case Manager, which are highly valued in Phoenix's tightly regulated healthcare environment. These credentials showcase proficiency in managing complex care pathways and regulatory compliance locally.
Strong leadership combined with operational acumen and clinical knowledge is vital. Expertise in analyzing care metrics, managing interdisciplinary teams, and navigating managed care complexities fuels career growth in the Gilbert healthcare sector.
At Catholic Health Initiatives, the Director of Care Coordination plays an integral role in aligning clinical services with community health goals. This means daily focus on compliance, team collaboration, and driving continuous improvement tailored to the organization's mission and local patient needs.
This role uniquely integrates responsibility for both clinical advisory and financial oversight within a large non-profit system, requiring a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on management, reflecting Catholic Health Initiatives’ commitment to holistic and community-focused care.
Gilbert’s growing healthcare market creates moderate competition for senior care coordination roles, often leading to thorough, multi-stage hiring processes. Candidates with strong local certifications and leadership experience tend to secure positions faster due to demand for proven expertise.
Directors in this role typically earn between $125,000 and $160,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. Gilbert’s healthcare sector offers competitive compensation reflecting the leadership depth and clinical oversight demanded by such positions.
Gilbert’s unique community demographics and healthcare infrastructure require tailored approaches to care transitions and resource allocation. Directors must balance urban growth demands with maintaining strong community health partnerships, differing from larger metro areas focused on high-volume acute care.
In addition to RN licensure in Arizona, certifications like Certified Case Manager (CCM) and Accredited Case Manager (ACM) are highly regarded. These credentials demonstrate mastery of care management best practices aligned with local regulatory standards and payer expectations.
The organization values visionary leaders skilled at fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, driving continuous process improvement, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. Emotional intelligence and strategic planning capabilities are essential to support the complex needs of Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.