Performance Improvement Coach

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Certification and education support

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia seek a qualified candidate to provide leadership and coaching for health system performance improvement projects. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of two years’ experience in facilitating CQI projects. The compensation is $90,000 annually, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement savings. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing healthcare quality in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience facilitating performance improvement projects.
• Experience mentoring leaders and staff in a complex organization.
• Requires extensive use of desktop computers.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and coaching for Health System projects.
• Serve as a liaison to Quality and Performance Improvement resources.
• Collect, analyze, and display data for improvement opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

CQI methodologies

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Compensation: $90,000 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Responsibilities

• Provides effective leadership and coaching to ensure completion of Health System performance improvement projects by selecting and utilizing appropriate CQI methodologies
• Acts as a change agent, providing direction to leaders and team members and gaining their support
• Delivers project management services for select efforts as necessary
• Partners with administrative and clinical leaders to establish and maintain the Lean Management System
• Serves as a liaison to other Quality and Performance Improvement (QPI) Department resources
• Connects leaders and front line staff to other Health System resources for purposes of enhancing improvement efforts
• Collects, analyzes and displays quantitative and qualitative data for purposes of identifying and understanding opportunities for improvement
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience: Minimum two years’ experience facilitating performance improvement projects by applying CQI tools, and mentoring leaders and frontline staff in a complex organization.
• Licensure: None.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.