Deputy Chief Quality & Patient Safety Officer

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking an Associate Chief Quality Officer to lead strategies for clinical quality, patient safety, and value-based care. You will partner with the CEO, system leaders, and physician leaders to embed safe, reliable processes and drive high-reliability practices across care delivery.

The role emphasizes data-driven improvement, culture of safety, and alignment of resources to deliver exceptional value to communities served.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with Texas license required.
• Board certification in applicable specialty.
• Experience leading large quality initiatives or quality roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Builds strategic relationships and promotes teamwork across departments to drive system initiatives.
• Leads department service standards to impact patient satisfaction and accountability.
• Promotes a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and high reliability through data-driven practices.
• Collaborates with medical staff and administration to align budget and resources with organizational goals.
• Drives innovation and education, develops programs, and supports strategic growth of service lines.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Quality improvement

Data-driven decision making

Regulatory knowledge

EMR/EPIC familiarity

Communication skills

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Clinical leadership

Education

MD/DO

Texas medical licensure (Active license)

Board Certified in applicable specialty

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking an Associate Chief Quality Officer to lead strategies for clinical quality, patient safety, and value-based care. You will partner with the CEO, system leaders, and physician leaders to embed safe, reliable processes and drive high-reliability practices across care delivery.

The role emphasizes data-driven improvement, culture of safety, and alignment of resources to deliver exceptional value to communities served.