Maryland Careers in Healthcare Management - MD

By Bonnie Walker, allied health world contributing writer
Published: July, 12 2010

Maryland residents seeking a challenging career in healthcare that will place them at the cutting edge of healthcare policy and the delivery of medical services should consider the field of healthcare management.  Healthcare administration jobs in Maryland offer the option to work in a large-scale medical institution, such as a hospital, nursing home, or rehabilitation facility, or a smaller healthcare venue, such as a group medical practice or community clinic.  Healthcare managers must bring a wide range of talents and skills to their work.  Success in the healthcare administration field requires the clinical medical knowledge and expertise of a practicing healthcare professional combined with the acumen and strategic instincts of a business person.

Individuals who are serious about working and advancing as healthcare administrators will obtain a master’s degree in health services management or a closely related discipline.  Graduates of healthcare administration degree programs will enjoy a stunning array of career opportunities within Maryland, whether they choose to work in Baltimore, the D.C. suburbs, or elsewhere in the state.  In addition to offering close access to our nation’s capitol and its resources, Maryland boasts one of the most highly respected medical schools in the country at Johns Hopkins University.  Well trained and well educated administrators who choose to live and work in Maryland may find positions at such fine medical institutions as Franklin Square Hospital Center and Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, and Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly.