Surgical Quality & Outcomes Leader

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Quality Improvement Lead for Surgical Services at University Hospital. This role leads service-line quality improvement initiatives, coordinates data-driven projects, and partners with clinical leadership to close gaps and improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include directing multidisciplinary teams, applying DMAIC/Lean Six Sigma and PDSA methodologies, and ensuring rigorous clinical performance improvement across designated

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Clinical Field is required.
• Clinical licensure is required or expected.
• 2 years of relevant experience required; 4–6 years preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; proven facilitation ability.
• Solid project management experience with quality tools (DMAIC, Lean Six Sigma, PDSA).
• Demonstrate history of achieving results with complex teams; learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead service-line quality improvement efforts and related projects.
• Coordinate data collection, analysis, evaluation, and reporting on quality metrics.
• Develop and implement improvement plans with clinical leadership.
• Promote evidence-based practices and monitor adherence to standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to drive data-informed operational change.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

DMAIC Lean Six Sigma

PDSA

Facilitation

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's Degree in Clinical Field

Clinical Licensure

Job description

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Quality Improvement Lead for Surgical Services at University Hospital. This role leads service-line quality improvement initiatives, coordinates data-driven projects, and partners with clinical leadership to close gaps and improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include directing multidisciplinary teams, applying DMAIC/Lean Six Sigma and PDSA methodologies, and ensuring rigorous clinical performance improvement across designated