Senior Quality Outcomes & Patient Safety Leader

Houstonmethodistcareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Quality Outcomes Specialist to assess and improve clinical systems. You will drive performance improvement, analyze data, and lead educational efforts to support patient safety and quality culture across the organization.

The role requires strong collaboration with physicians, leaders, and staff; you will mentor teams, facilitate projects, and ensure compliance with standards while advancing patient outcomes and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related clinical discipline is required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Seven years of clinical care experience in acute care with quality focus; leadership experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support performance improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement evidence-based practices.
• Present data and executive summaries to diverse audiences.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Quality Improvement

Data Analysis

Public Speaking

Project Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Process Improvement

Excel

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration

Master’s Degree Preferred

Tools

CPHQ

CPPS

CPSO

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Quality Outcomes Specialist to assess and improve clinical systems. You will drive performance improvement, analyze data, and lead educational efforts to support patient safety and quality culture across the organization.

The role requires strong collaboration with physicians, leaders, and staff; you will mentor teams, facilitate projects, and ensure compliance with standards while advancing patient outcomes and organizational goals.