Regional Director of Performance Improvement, Region III

Prime Healthcare•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Prime Healthcare is seeking a strategic and operationally strong Regional Director of Performance Improvement to advance quality, patient safety, regulatory readiness, and performance outcomes across Texas, Georgia, and Alabama. In this regional leadership role, the director partners with hospital executives, clinical leaders, quality teams, and corporate leadership to lead performance improvement initiatives across multiple facilities. The position serves as a trusted advisor and change agent, supporting quality, accreditation readiness, patient safety, risk reduction, and regulatory performance. Under the guidance of the VP Quality and Value Based Care, the director develops, implements, integrates, and coordinates Performance Improvement, Patient Safety, and Risk Management activities in the assigned region. The role has regional oversight of Performance Improvement and Risk Management programs and provides leadership in accreditation and licensure activities. The director collaborates with facility administration and leadership, supports communication of these activities from departments through Boards of Directors, and ensures employees, medical staff, and Governing Board members can articulate the Performance Improvement plan and activities. The role also serves as an expert resource on clinical quality, patient safety, risk management, regulatory and performance improvement issues, and accreditation. Prime Healthcare operates 54 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 15 states and has over 60,000 employees and physicians. The organization describes itself as committed to quality, service excellence, and patient-centered care.

Requirements

At least five years of current experience in hospital management, including a leadership role in performance improvement and risk management.
Excellent communication and management skills.
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or Healthcare Accreditation (CSHA) is highly desirable.
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.
Master’s degree preferred.
Active license in a related healthcare field preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, integrate, and coordinate regional Performance Improvement, Patient Safety, and Risk Management activities.
Provide regional oversight of Performance Improvement and Risk Management programs.
Lead accreditation and licensure activities across the assigned region.
Collaborate with facility administration and leadership.
Ensure Performance Improvement, Patient Safety, and Risk Management activities are executed and communicated from the department level through the Board of Directors.
Ensure employees, medical staff, and Governing Board members can articulate the Performance Improvement plan and activities.
Support organizational goals and activities that promote optimal patient outcomes.
Partner with hospital CEOs, CNOs, CMOs, Quality Directors, operational leaders, and corporate leadership.
Drive improvements in quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and organizational performance.
Develop and mentor Performance Improvement and Risk Management leaders and teams.
Use data and analytics to identify opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and sustain improvements.
Promote accountability, transparency, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Serve as a regional expert resource on clinical quality, patient safety, risk management, regulatory and performance improvement issues, and accreditation.