What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Quality & Compliance Director position at FIRST ONSITE, LLC?
A Day in the Life of a Healthcare Quality and Compliance Director
As a Healthcare Quality and Compliance Director, your day is centered on ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, and regulatory compliance across the organization. From reviewing quality performance metrics and monitoring compliance initiatives to collaborating with clinical and administrative leaders, you play a critical role in driving excellence in healthcare operations. You will develop and implement policies and procedures that align with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational goals while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Throughout the day, you will lead quality improvement projects, oversee audits and compliance reviews, and identify opportunities to enhance patient outcomes and operational effectiveness. You will coordinate staff training and education programs, provide guidance on regulatory matters, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to address compliance concerns and implement corrective actions. Your leadership helps ensure the organization maintains accreditation, meets all regulatory obligations, and delivers exceptional care to the patients and communities it serves.
Requirements
As a Healthcare Quality and Compliance Director, your day is centered on ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, and regulatory compliance across the organization. From reviewing quality performance metrics and monitoring compliance initiatives to collaborating with clinical and administrative leaders, you play a critical role in driving excellence in healthcare operations. You will develop and implement policies and procedures that align with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational goals while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Throughout the day, you will lead quality improvement projects, oversee audits and compliance reviews, and identify opportunities to enhance patient outcomes and operational effectiveness. You will coordinate staff training and education programs, provide guidance on regulatory matters, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to address compliance concerns and implement corrective actions. Your leadership helps ensure the organization maintains accreditation, meets all regulatory obligations, and delivers exceptional care to the patients and communities it serves.
Requirements
- Lead healthcare compliance, environmental safety, and regulatory training initiatives for Sales and Operations teams.
- Serve as a trusted subject matter expert, providing guidance, resources, and education to support regulatory compliance and business growth.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with healthcare leaders, industry partners, and key professional associations.
- Support business development efforts through RFP participation, account strategy development, and consultative sales support for complex healthcare opportunities.
- Drive regional growth by aligning resources, collaborating with leadership, and developing strategic account plans.
- Develop and oversee Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA), Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM), and other healthcare compliance programs.
- Represent the organization at regional and national healthcare conferences, delivering educational presentations and thought leadership.
- Monitor healthcare industry trends, regulations, and best practices, translating insights into actionable strategies for internal teams.
- Create and facilitate impactful training programs while promoting a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
- Demonstrate a company-first mindset, fostering cross-functional teamwork and a unified approach to achieving organizational goals.
- Maintain professional certifications, industry affiliations, and continuing education requirements.
- Travel 30-50% as needed; valid passport required.
- Six or more years of experience of healthcare safety, training, and compliance
- Bachelor's degree in a health-related field, preferred
- Certification in a health-related field or equivalent work experience