Strategic Director, Quality & Patient Safety

Sharp; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare seeks a Director of Quality and Patient Safety to oversee clinical quality and patient safety initiatives across the entity. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the role drives quality planning and execution to achieve top-decile outcomes and fosters a culture of safety.

You will lead performance improvement programs, manage data analytics, ensure compliance with CMS/TJC and state requirements, and collaborate with executive teams and physicians to reduce risk and deliver

Qualifications

• 5 Years clinical experience to include experience with performance improvement.
• 2 Years management experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs the entity’s Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and patient safety culture, ensuring the department drives strategic program development and uses Lean/Six Sigma to close performance gaps.
• Oversees operational and capital budgets for the Quality Department and coordinates proactive risk management to maximize patient outcomes and minimize liability.
• Leads collaboration with physician leaders, regulatory teams, and senior leadership to ensure safe care delivery, compliance with CMS/TJC/state requirements, and timely data submission.
• Represents the hospital in adverse event related committees, drives training on patient safety culture, and supports risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Clinical experience

Performance improvement

Regulatory knowledge

Management

Education

Master's Degree : MSN, MD or healthcare related field

Job description

Sharp HealthCare seeks a Director of Quality and Patient Safety to oversee clinical quality and patient safety initiatives across the entity. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the role drives quality planning and execution to achieve top-decile outcomes and fosters a culture of safety.

You will lead performance improvement programs, manage data analytics, ensure compliance with CMS/TJC and state requirements, and collaborate with executive teams and physicians to reduce risk and deliver