Clinical Transformation Specialist- Spine

Gillette Children's • Saint Paul, MN

7h • $101,400 - $152,068 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Transformation Specialist for Spine advances clinical practice excellence at Gillette Children’s by leading project management, quality improvement, and promotion of the DNV program. The role independently coordinates knowledge translation and applies implementation science to support Gillette’s Spine Institute and its multidisciplinary care for children with medical and surgical spine needs. The specialist promotes care that meets or exceeds national quality and safety standards and supports readiness for certification requirements.

The position leads quality and process improvement initiatives for pediatric spine care, mentors clinicians, and guides clinical staff in evidence-based quality improvement and knowledge translation. In consultation and collaboration with organizational leaders, education specialists, and interdisciplinary staff, the specialist advances care and facilitates clinical integration, with a focus on clinical quality and a culture of safety. The role also works with the Vice President of Quality and Safety on the DNV quality management system.

This is a hybrid position with three days onsite and two days working from home. The office is downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. The annual salary range is $101,400–$152,068, with a median of $126,734. Pay depends on factors including relevant experience and internal equity. Gillette offers a competitive benefits package, including a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a health science.
• Experience in a clinical setting.
• Previous experience critically evaluating and synthesizing published evidence.
• Project development and management experience.
• History of interdisciplinary collaboration.
• High-level knowledge of evidence-based practice principles and knowledge translation methodology.
• Ability to take initiative and perform job responsibilities independently.
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships across the organization.
• Flexibility, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to motivate others and approach challenges creatively.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree.
• Formal training in the principles and methods of evidence-based practice and knowledge translation.
• Clinical experience in spine or orthopedics.

Responsibilities

• Identify, critically evaluate, and synthesize evidence-based research to support the translation and integration of knowledge into clinical practice.
• Provide consultation, education, and support to clinical teams to advance evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, and quality improvement across Gillette.
• Support advancement of Gillette’s clinical model through implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of new knowledge and existing evidence across specialty areas and locations.
• Lead and support clinical initiatives, including project planning, implementation, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of results.
• Develop, evaluate, and standardize clinical policies, procedures, protocols, and care pathways, with a focus on pediatric spine care.
• Serve as the quality management system representative for the DNV program, ensuring quality management requirements are implemented, maintained, and aligned with regulatory standards.
• Use research databases, citation management software, and data collection tools such as PubMed, CINAHL, EndNote, and REDCap to support clinical research, evidence-based initiatives, and evaluation of innovative technologies.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders, interdisciplinary teams, and external partners to advance clinical practice, research, quality improvement, and organizational priorities.
• Lead and facilitate committees, task forces, and assigned projects while promoting efficient processes, effective resource utilization, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor clinicians and guide clinical staff in evidence-based quality improvement initiatives and knowledge translation.
• Work collaboratively with the Vice President of Quality and Safety on work related to the DNV quality management system.

Benefits

• Retirement savings match.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Health and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level