Director of Utilization Management – Acute Care Leadership Job in Greenbrae, CA

Lead utilization management, care coordination, and patient progression in an on-site acute-care leadership role in Greenbrae, California. We are seeking an accomplished healthcare leader to direct utilization management, case management, discharge planning, and transitions of care initiatives. This collaborative professional will guide interdisciplinary teams, strengthen clinical operations, support regulatory readiness, and drive meaningful improvements in patient outcomes and hospital efficiency. Located in Greenbrae, this opportunity offers access to the scenic Marin County community, with its beautiful hills, parks, and convenient proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area.

Job Details

• Job Type: 13-week healthcare leadership assignment
• Location: Greenbrae, California
• Work Setting: On-site acute-care environment
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,390-$3,650
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks

Director of Utilization Management Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an acute healthcare setting
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible leadership or administrative experience in case management, care coordination, utilization management, utilization review, or a closely related function
• Case management certification, such as CCM or ACM, preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading interdisciplinary clinical and operational programs
• Strong knowledge of utilization management, discharge planning, patient progression, care coordination, transitions of care, and hospital patient flow
• Experience supporting performance improvement initiatives and regulatory or accreditation readiness
• Excellent communication, critical-thinking, organizational, and team leadership skills

Utilization Management Director Responsibilities

• Direct utilization management, utilization review, case management, care coordination, and discharge planning operations
• Lead, mentor, and develop interdisciplinary teams focused on quality, efficiency, and positive patient outcomes
• Oversee patient progression and transitions of care across the acute-care continuum
• Establish and monitor operational goals, performance metrics, workflows, and performance improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leaders, clinical departments, and community partners to remove barriers to care
• Promote appropriate resource utilization and timely, effective discharge planning
• Support compliance with applicable clinical, regulatory, and accreditation standards
• Identify opportunities to improve care coordination processes, patient flow, patient outcomes, and continuity of care

Apply now for this Director of Utilization Management opportunity and join a collaborative healthcare leadership team in Greenbrae, California.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.