Medical Certification Program Manager

State of Louisiana

$76K — $138K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Louisiana health services, regulation, or social services license required.
  • 4+ years as a licensed hospital/nursing home administrator or in relevant fields.
  • Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience is acceptable.
  • Master's degree in health/services regulation or social services with 3+ years of applicable experience is acceptable.
  • Strong background in healthcare facility compliance and regulatory standards is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Direct state operations for the Non-Long-Term Care/Long-Term Care Complaint Program.
  • Evaluate and resolve healthcare facility complaints based on investigations.
  • Recommend licensing, certification, enforcement actions after thorough review.
  • Create and maintain policies to enhance complaint investigations.
  • Provide regulatory guidance to healthcare providers and stakeholders.
  • Consult with facility leaders to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Represent the department at professional and governmental meetings.

Benefits

  • State government work environment with stability.
  • Opportunities to influence healthcare regulation and standards.
  • Involvement with key stakeholders in health services.
  • Chance to be a subject matter expert in healthcare compliance.
  • Role in shaping policies affecting health service delivery.
Full Job Description
Salary : $6,391.00 - $11,520.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OS/DRT/224382
Department: LDH-Office of Secretary
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

Minimum Qualifications
A current Louisiana license in a health services field, health regulation field, or social services field plus four years of experience as a licensed practitioner in hospital or nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in hospital or nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services; OR

A master's degree in a health services field, health regulation field, or a social services field plus three years of experience in hospital or nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
  • Direct statewide operations and oversight of the Non-Long-Term Care/Long-Term Care Complaint Program, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Review, evaluate, and resolve healthcare facility complaints by analyzing investigative findings and determining regulatory compliance.
  • Make licensing, certification, enforcement, and sanction recommendations based on comprehensive reviews of provider documentation, investigations, and applicable regulations.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain program policies, procedures, and operational plans to support effective complaint investigations and regulatory compliance.
  • Provide technical guidance and regulatory interpretation to healthcare providers, consumers, government agencies, and other stakeholders regarding licensing and certification requirements.
  • Consult with healthcare facility leadership to promote compliance with state and federal standards and review corrective action plans to ensure deficiencies are resolved.
  • Represent the Louisiana Department of Health at hearings, conferences, committee meetings, and with state, federal, and professional organizations as the program's subject matter expert.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of the Secretary / Health Standards / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position will be filled as aProbationary appointment.

Cost Center: 3071040205

Position Number(s): 147815
How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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Contact Information:

Deanda Thymes
LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477
01

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