South Texas Health System · 1 month ago
System Director Quality Management FT
Edinburg, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expSouth Texas Health System is seeking a System Director of Quality to lead quality management functions across its hospitals. This role involves directing quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives, providing education, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Responsibilities
Directs and coordinates functions of all quality management functions for the system hospitals
Serves as an active member of the senior leadership team of the system interacting with the medical executive staffs, governing board, and other groups as appropriate
Responsible for planning and implementing the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement, and disease-specific programs to meet the needs of the system
Provides education to medical staff, hospital staff, and governing body
Facilitates performance improvement activities and continuous quality/readiness activities throughout the system hospitals
Acts as resource person to administrative teams, department directors, and medical staff
Oversight responsibility for all regulatory surveys, compliance with The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation, licensure and other standards, TDSHS, rules and regulations
Provides guidance and maintains overall accountability for specific designation compliance to include disease-specific designation/accreditation/certification
Qualification
Required
Three to five years of progressive quality leadership experience in a health care entity
At least 5-8 years of clinical and quality improvement experience
Excellent verbal and written communication and computer skills
Strong organizational skills. Experience in coordinating activities across a range of entities
Experience with, and knowledge of, hospital regulatory standards and related activities
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, appropriate prioritization and time management skills
Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations
Working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations
Strong leadership, creativity, and excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to tailor the message to individuals and audiences across the organization
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to facilitate group and team process improvement activities
Ability to establish and maintain long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations
Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer
Master's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, finance, or clinical specialty required
Certified Professional Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) required within twelve months of hire
Preferred
Additional training in data management, project management, and benchmarking preferred
Previous experience within a multi-facility environmental preferred
Company
South Texas Health System
South Texas Health System (STHS) is a regional multi-hospital system that has earned excellence in providing quality healthcare.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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