Directors of Telehealth

Most employers require job candidates to have at least six years of experience in health care operations and telemedicine support services (in lower-level positions).

Directors of telehealth must be familiar with telehealth hardware and software; have general knowledge of medical and IT terminology; and have an understanding of business practices, financial accounting, and regulatory and reimbursement issues.

Key personal traits for telehealth directors include excellent leadership, project management, and communication abilities; top-notch organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills; curiosity; flexibility; enthusiasm; superior change-management and conflict-resolution skills; and a willingness to continue to learn throughout one’s career.