DIRECTOR OF PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

UHS•Dothan, AL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is a 118 bed Acute Psychiatric Hospital and Residential Treatment Center for children and adolescents ages four through eighteen. The 55,000 square foot facility is situated on approximately 10 acres in the southeast corner of Alabama, less than 20 miles from both Florida and Georgia. In addition to the living units, the facility houses the New Day Academy; a state-supported year-round K-12th grade school with vocational opportunities. The hospital employs approximately 195 staff members. Laurel Oaks is searching for a dynamic Director of Performance Imporvement to join our team! The Director of Performance Improvement is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and analysis of performance improvement projects and activities with a focus on improving patient safety and quality of care. The Director Performance Improvement sets priorities for improvements aligned to ongoing strategic initiatives. Leads and directs process improvement activities that provide more efficient and streamlined workflow in the hospital. The Director of Performance Improvement is responsible for coordinating an organization–wide approach to continual compliance with all appropriate regulatory and licensing standards. Benefits include: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected health care management companies operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 90,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence, and compassion. One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, social work, mental health/behavioral sciences, or related field
A minimum of five (5) years of experience directing performance improvement and risk management activities in a hospital, psychiatric hospital, or mental health treatment setting preferred.
Knowledgeable regarding Joint Commission accreditation standards.
Experience interpreting State and Federal standards related to hospital operations preferred.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Strong organizational skills and attention to details in reviewing and producing documents required.
Must be computer literate, possess accurate typing skills, efficient in Microsoft Excel to include the ability to create spreadsheets, formulas, and populate graphs.
Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy desirable.
Must be familiar with confidentiality guidelines.
Familiarization of hospital routines and terminology is highly desirable.
Must possess and demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills; the ability to assume responsibility; make appropriate decisions; and be discreet in business dealings.

Responsibilities

responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and analysis of performance improvement projects and activities with a focus on improving patient safety and quality of care
sets priorities for improvements aligned to ongoing strategic initiatives
Leads and directs process improvement activities that provide more efficient and streamlined workflow in the hospital
responsible for coordinating an organization–wide approach to continual compliance with all appropriate regulatory and licensing standards.