Mayo Clinic · 1 day ago
Director, Accreditation
Rochester, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveMayo Clinic is a top-ranked healthcare provider seeking a visionary leader for the Director of Accreditation role. The Director will oversee system-wide accreditation efforts, ensuring compliance with federal and accrediting body requirements while enhancing patient safety and care quality.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHospitalMedicalWellness
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Responsibilities
Set the vision and strategic direction for Mayo Clinic’s Accreditation Program; lead planning, implementation, and evaluation of accreditation and regulatory activities across all sites to maintain accreditation status and CMS certification
Advance proactive tracer methods and readiness practices that integrate survey, tracer, and operational data to identify risk early, reduce harm, and accelerate improvement
Direct end‑to‑end survey management, including onsite regulatory surveys and investigations by accrediting, state, and federal agencies; oversee corrective actions and ensure sustained outcomes post‑survey
Champion modernization of accreditation tools and processes—leveraging data, automation, and AI‑enabled regulatory monitoring—to reduce burden, increase reliability, and measurably enhance patient safety
Lead enterprise interpretation of standards and communicate requirements in accessible, actionable ways; equip leaders and frontline teams with resources that embed accreditation into daily clinical practice
Serve as Mayo Clinic’s liaison to accrediting, licensing, and regulatory bodies; provide leadership and advocacy through participation in accrediting body committees and national policy forums
Manage accreditation staff across the enterprise and provide financial oversight for the accreditation budget, fostering a high‑performing, mission‑driven team
Qualification
Required
Accomplished, visionary leader with experience in accreditation oversight across hospitals, critical access hospitals, ambulatory and home care settings, behavioral health, disease-specific certifications, and other programs
Ability to ensure sustained readiness and exemplary performance against federal and accrediting body requirements, including CMS, HHS, State Departments of Health, The Joint Commission (TJC), and DNV Healthcare
Experience in translating complex regulations into clear, reliable practices that create safer systems for patients
Proven track record in setting vision and strategic direction for accreditation programs
Experience in planning, implementation, and evaluation of accreditation and regulatory activities
Ability to advance proactive tracer methods and readiness practices that integrate survey, tracer, and operational data
Experience in managing end-to-end survey management, including onsite regulatory surveys and investigations
Ability to oversee corrective actions and ensure sustained outcomes post-survey
Experience in championing modernization of accreditation tools and processes
Ability to lead enterprise interpretation of standards and communicate requirements effectively
Experience in serving as a liaison to accrediting, licensing, and regulatory bodies
Ability to manage accreditation staff and provide financial oversight for the accreditation budget
Strong leadership attributes that harmonize scientific rigor with practical execution
Preferred
Living within a reasonable driving distance to a Mayo Clinic location, preferably the Rochester campus
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan options.
Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Company
Mayo Clinic
MayoClinic is a nonprofit medical practice and medical research group focused on integrated health care, education, and research.
Founded in 1864
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$399.05MKey Investors
The ALS AssociationNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeAmerican Heart Association
2025-12-04Grant· $0.95M
2024-09-24Grant· $12M
2023-07-26Grant
Leadership Team
Gianrico Farrugia
President and CEO
Richard Gray
Chief Executive Officer
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