QAPI & Risk Manager

Smart IT Frame LLC

Pagosa Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 81,829 - 116,544

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Smart IT Frame LLC is seeking a QAPI and Risk Manager for Pagosa Springs Medical Center. This management position focuses on leading quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives while overseeing departmental operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, interpersonal, and analytical skills to navigate complex healthcare challenges effectively.

Qualifications

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills required.
Ability to analyze situations and develop solutions for healthcare challenges.
Experience in managing staff and resources.

Responsibilities

Lead the facility-wide QAPI program and Quality Council.
Manage daily operations within assigned departments.
Develop processes to improve clinical care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant degree in Healthcare or Management

Job description

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Base pay range

$72.00/hr - $72.00/hr

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Job Type: Contract
Facility: Pagosa Springs Medical Center
Location: Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)
Shift: Day Shift | Monday – Friday
Pay Rate: $72/hour
Overtime Rate: $108/hour (applies after 40 hours per week)

Job Description:

This key management position is responsible for leading an effective, sustainable, data-driven, facility-wide Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. The QAPI and Risk Manager maintains a quality infrastructure that includes developing and implementing decision tools, clinical processes and guidelines, care management programs, and outcome measurement assessments. This role leads both the Quality Council and the Performance Improvement Committee. The QAPI and Risk Manager ensures that Pagosa Springs Medical Center fully participates in federal and state regulatory quality programs. The manager also participates in external committees and meetings to build critical relationships with community and professional resources.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to analyze situations and develop creative solutions to complex healthcare challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

Overall management of assigned departments, including but not limited to:
Quality Assurance
Performance Improvement
Oversight of effective day-to-day operations within assigned departments.
Development and implementation of processes to improve clinical care for appropriate patient populations.
Managing departmental staff and resources.
Implementing new services and programs as directed by leadership.
Ensuring effective fiscal management of assigned departments.
Coordinating and collaborating with medical staff, other managers, leaders, and staff.
Participating in hospital-wide problem solving, information sharing, and joint initiatives.
Recommending and implementing innovative organizational processes that support safe and effective patient care and improve patient outcomes.

Seniority level