Performance Improvement Specialist 3

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Performance Improvement Specialist 3 to lead quality improvement projects across the system. You will guide projects from definition through implementation, ensuring alignment with department goals and timely delivery.

Responsibilities include mentoring junior team members, collaborating with management to identify opportunities, and delivering measurable improvements in patient care and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality/performance improvement in healthcare.
• An equivalent combination of education/certification and realized competencies.
• Certification may be earned within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement projects in assigned area through all phases: identification, prioritization, definition, and completion.
• Collaborate with management to ensure project alignment and results.
• Mentor junior team members within the department.
• Ensure adherence to timelines and successful project transition.

Job description

Performance Improvement Specialist 3 (260002MA)

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Performance Improvement, conducts quality improvement projects to achieve the goals and objectives of Tampa General Hospital. Must lead improvement projects in his/her assigned area of the system through all project phases including identification, prioritization, definition, team facilitation, adherence to timelines, action planning and project completion and transition. Collaborates with management to understand department needs and to ensure project alignment and results. Mentors junior team members within department. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values in accordance with Tampa General Hospital.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Industrial Engineering
• Master's Degree Healthcare Administration
• Master's Degree Business Administration
• Master's Degree Public Health
• Master's Degree Informatics
• Master's Degree Operations Management
• Master's Degree Nursing
• Master's Degree Health Science
• Master's Degree Related Field

• License/Registration: Issued by Florida or Compact State Registered Nurse
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)
• American Society of Quality (ASQ)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Lean/Six Sigma

Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality/performance improvement in the healthcare setting OR Healthcare Professional with a minimum of 5 years in clinician, coordinator, specialist, or informatics role with experience leading quality improvement. Certification may be earned within 2 years of hire. An equivalent combination of education/certification and realized competencies.