Director of Quality & Risk Management

Jobot; Crows Landing (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospital incentive plan

High-visibility leadership role with C

Executive exposure

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Director of Quality & Risk Management to lead quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory readiness, and risk management at a specialized post-acute rehabilitation hospital. This leader will partner with executive leadership to ensure CMS and Joint Commission readiness and drive performance improvement.

The role offers high-visibility responsibility with the CEO and senior leadership, with opportunities to shape accreditation surveys and advance patient outcomes across

Qualifications

• Oversee quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and risk management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead all quality management, risk management, and performance improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with CMS regulations, Joint Commission standards, and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Develop, monitor, and analyze quality indicators and patient safety metrics.
• Coordinate hospital-wide accreditation and regulatory survey readiness efforts.
• Investigate and manage risk-related events, incidents, and corrective action plans.
• Facilitate performance improvement committees and quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to identify opportunities for operational and clinical improvement.
• Develop policies, procedures, and programs supporting regulatory compliance.
• Monitor outcomes and implement evidence-based quality improvement strategies.
• Provide ongoing education and guidance regarding quality, patient safety, and risk management practices.
• Support leadership in achieving organizational quality and operational goals.
• Oversee departmental responsibilities and associated team members within the quality function.

Job description

Salary: $125,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Details

Lead quality, risk, regulatory readiness, and performance improvement efforts at a specialized post-acute hospital while making a direct impact on patient outcomes and organizational excellence!

A bit about us

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Quality & Risk Management to oversee quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and risk management initiatives for a specialized post-acute rehabilitation hospital. This leader will work closely with executive leadership to maintain excellence in patient care, survey readiness, and performance improvement programs while ensuring compliance with CMS and Joint Commission standards.

Why join us

• Opportunity to lead quality and risk initiatives for a 50-bed specialty rehabilitation hospital
• Eligible for hospital incentive plan
• High-visibility leadership role partnering directly with the CEO and senior leadership team
• Opportunity to play a critical role in upcoming Joint Commission survey readiness
• Work in a hospital recognized for specialty programs in Parkinson's and Stroke rehabilitation
• Strong executive exposure through a structured interview and leadership process
• Opportunity to drive meaningful patient care and operational improvements

Job Responsibilities

• Lead all quality management, risk management, and performance improvement activities
• Ensure compliance with CMS regulations, Joint Commission standards, and applicable healthcare regulations
• Develop, monitor, and analyze quality indicators and patient safety metrics
• Coordinate hospital-wide accreditation and regulatory survey readiness efforts
• Investigate and manage risk-related events, incidents, and corrective action plans
• Facilitate performance improvement committees and quality initiatives
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to identify opportunities for operational and clinical improvement
• Develop policies, procedures, and programs supporting regulatory compliance
• Monitor outcomes and implement evidence-based quality improvement strategies
• Provide ongoing education and guidance regarding quality, patient safety, and risk management practices
• Support leadership in achieving organizational quality and operational goals
• Oversee departmental responsibilities and associated team members within the quality function

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.