Senior Quality Leader: Data-Driven Healthcare Improvement

Fox Point Recruitment LLC

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Fox Point Recruitment LLC in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Quality Specialist to lead enterprise-wide quality improvement within a large healthcare system. You will partner with executive leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient safety, clinical outcomes, and regulatory performance through data-driven decision-making and evidence-based practices.

The ideal candidate has extensive healthcare quality improvement experience and strong analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Business, Economics, Computer Science, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related field.
PM, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or Robust Process Improvement certification.
7+ years in a large acute care hospital or healthcare system (5 years with a Master's).
Experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement, Data-driven Performance Improvement, or Value-Based Care.
Demonstrated healthcare experience and ability to translate data into actions.
Strong project management, communication, leadership, and change management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; Tableau and Minitab desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, clinical effectiveness, utilization, and health equity.
Analyze clinical and operational data to identify opportunities for performance improvement.
Develop and implement evidence-based strategies that improve care delivery and organizational outcomes.
Partner with clinical leaders to redesign workflows and implement sustainable process improvements.
Facilitate multidisciplinary committees and cross-functional workgroups.
Create project plans, establish timelines, monitor progress, and report measurable outcomes.
Support development of standardized clinical pathways and collaborate on implementation within EHR systems.
Assist with creation of dashboards, reports, and meaningful data visualizations to support leadership decision-making.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, including national quality reporting programs.
Apply quality improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, and statistical process control.
Mentor quality professionals and provide education to clinical leaders and staff.
Stay current with healthcare quality trends and best practices while supporting organizational strategic goals.