What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Performance Improvement - Full Time position at UHS?
Come join our team and love what you do!
We are currently hiring a full time Director of Performance Improvement for Fremont Hospital!
The Director of Performance Improvement develops, manages, and integrates the Quality Management/Performance Improvement program for all aspects of the hospital and outpatient services to drive and accelerate the measurable and continual progress in meeting the organization's quality objectives. The Director works as part of the leadership team and collaborates to improve services using Lean concepts and effective project management. Lean is central to this role: the Director is expected to maintain a thorough working knowledge of Lean and to lead and support its integration throughout the facility and with staff at all levels. The leader effectively utilizes UHS best practices to meet organizational goals and ensures compliance with all accreditation and regulatory agencies, including The Joint Commission (TJC), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), as well as any other applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.
Commuting to Fremont Hospital is easy! It is conveniently located near public transportation options such as AC Transit, BART, and the ACE Train.
Fremont Hospital offers comprehensive benefits such as:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Tuition Assistance
- Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300 locations!
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Pet Insurance
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program or university in a healthcare related field, organizational leadership, management or related field. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) or clinical field, preferred.
Experience:
- Two (2) years’ experience in quality management, improving organizational performance within an acute psychiatric setting preferred.
- Thorough working knowledge of Lean methodology and demonstrated experience applying Lean concepts; Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred.
- Experience as an RN or clinical field, preferred
- Project Management training or certification preferred
- Experience in a clinical setting
- A strong knowledge of The Joint Commission, CMS, Cal/OSHA, and Patient Rights standards.
Licensure:
None required; however, current California RN or other relevant clinical license or ability to obtain is preferred.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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