Long-term Care Manager At a Glance
What You’ll Do
Long-term care managers oversee the provision of extended, ongoing services to individuals as well as groups.
Becoming a long-term care manager opens up many possibilities for where you can choose to work. Potential roles include clinical manager, health information manager or nursing home administrator.
In any of these roles, you’ll be working with a large staff and population, acting as an important liaison between people and a facilitator of change. It’s your job to ensure high quality and smooth operations in your workplace.
Median Annual Long-Term Care Manager Salary
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics places long-term care managers under medical and health services managers, and reports they earn a median annual salary of $110,680.
Here are the median annual salaries for these professionals by state.
Career Advancement
Similar jobs at this level of education and advancement in the field include long-term care executive, clinical nurse specialist, and staff nurse. You’ll want to stay on top of any certification and licensing requirements and licensing renewals that your industry, workplace, or state may require.