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Director of Performance Improvement
Full-Time – Salaried
Position Summary:
The Director of Performance Improvement is responsible for directing and monitoring the facility-wide quality management assessment and quality performance improvement program, ensuring the facility’s programs are in compliance with all regulatory agencies, TJC, CMS and state and federal agencies. The Director of Performance Improvement will be responsible for overseeing the Performance Improvement department and will be required to assist in the daily workload of the PR department as required.
Quail Run Hospitalis a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Phoenix, Arizona. Quail Run features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Quail Run Behavioral Health.
In addition to the opportunity to work with a caring team and positively impact patient lives, Quail Behavioral Hospital offers comprehensive benefits, including;
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Social work or related behavioral health field required. Master’s Degree preferred.
- Four (4) years’ experience in quality management/improving organizational performance within an acute psychiatric treatment setting.
- A strong knowledge of TJC, OBHL, ADHS, CMS, OSHA and Patient Rights standards, and any other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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