The Director of Care Management at our client's Jacobs Medical Center in La Jolla, CA will oversee care management operations at a 365-licensed-bed tertiary and quaternary care hospital serving a high-acuity patient population with significant oncology and emergency department volume. Reporting to the system CAO, Care Management, the Director will lead a team of 45 FTEs and play a central role in patient throughput, discharge planning, and value-based performance. The Director is expected to make an immediate impact on patient flow, length of stay, and progression to the next level of care in a fast-paced environment where demand consistently exceeds capacity.The Director will have the autonomy to reshape workflows, refine staffing models, and advance care coordination strategies within a mature, highly Lean-oriented function at our client's Jacobs Medical Center. Collaborating closely with peers in Social Work, Clinical Documentation Integrity, IT, and Finance, as well as external post-acute partners and payors, the Director will drive measurable operational improvement and contribute to the mission of a top-tier academic medical center. With stable leadership, low vacancy rates, strong frontline engagement, and robust access to Lean training and analytics resources, this role offers a highly supportive platform for an experienced Care Management leader to make a significant impact on patient care and outcomes.