Program Consultant, Health Care Quality

American Heart Association; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization as a Program Consultant in Health Care Quality, where your expertise will help shape the future of cardiovascular care. This full-time role offers the chance to lead quality improvement projects, collaborating with healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes. You will be integral in developing strategies and tools that drive change in clinical settings. With a supportive environment that values professional development, this position not only promises a competitive salary but also a comprehensive benefits package aimed at fostering a fulfilling work-life balance. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact on health care quality and equity.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 2-5 years of related experience in healthcare or public health.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement projects for cardiovascular disease treatment.
• Collaborate with clinicians to enhance clinical workflows and patient outcomes.

Skills

Project Management

Healthcare Quality Improvement

Clinical Decision Support

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Equivalent Work Experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Program Consultant, Health Care Quality supporting our National Center office in Dallas, TX. This position can be home-based.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible, grant-funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on September 30, 2025, with the possibility of extension.

The Program Consultant will be responsible for the implementation of quality programs aimed at improving care in patients with cardiovascular disease. Responsibilities include working with multiple sites to educate and motivate improvement in treatment to guidelines, clinical processes, and practices. This position will also be responsible for communicating project status and delivering requirements within budget, scope, and timeline.

Responsibilities

1. Lead the implementation of quality improvement projects to help healthcare providers treat cardiovascular disease in alignment with the organization's guidelines, providing consultation, support, and process mapping to identify improvement opportunities.
2. Develop and implement program strategies, serving as the main point of contact for hospitals and clinics while coordinating with staff and volunteers to ensure sustainability through ongoing resources and education.
3. Collaborate with clinicians to develop clinical decision support tools and address barriers to guideline adoption, improving patient outcomes by enhancing clinical workflows.
4. Communicate project progress with leadership, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure project deliverables are met according to timelines.
5. Oversee project documentation, including managing budgets, timelines, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
2. 2-5 years of related experience.
3. 4 years of experience in healthcare or public health, including clinical, quality improvement, program development, and systems improvement.
4. 3 years of project management experience, including managing budgets, timelines, and communication with team members and stakeholders.
5. Skilled in working with clinical audiences to drive change management and improve patient outcomes.
6. Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
7. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively engage with volunteers to increase motivation and participation.
8. Willingness to travel approximately 15% of the time, including overnight stays.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification.
2. Experience in the medical field, with a focus on healthcare quality or clinical settings.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected pay range will be $65,000 to $85,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package:

1. Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
2. Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position.
3. Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.
4. Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.
5. Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.
6. Tuition Assistance – We support the career development of all employees.

The American Heart Association’s 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.