Director of Quality


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Type: Permanent

Experience: Director Management (Director/Head of Organization)

Category: Medical / Health

Industry: Healthcare / Healthcare Services

Date Posted: 06/29/2026

Shortcut: http://the-healthcare-initiative.jobs.mrinetwork.com/tcWjp7


THE HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE
Where Talent Meets Opportunity

Director of Quality, Risk & Patient Safety

Pacific Northwest

 

A progressive, patient-centered healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Quality, Risk & Patient Safety to lead system-wide quality and safety initiatives across a hospital and a network of 20+ clinics.

 

This is a high-impact, executive-facing leadership role for a strategic professional who brings system-level thinking, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is passionate about driving quality outcomes, regulatory excellence, and a culture of safety.

 

Position Highlights

  • Relocation support available
  • Oversight across hospital 20+ ambulatory clinics
  • Leadership of 8 FTEs
  • Highly visible role partnering with executive leadership, medical staff, and the Board
  • Opportunity to shape and elevate a system-wide quality and patient safety program

 

What You Will Do

  • Lead the QAPI program, driving improved patient outcomes and safety
  • Oversee quality, risk, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives across the organization
  • Partner with leadership and medical staff to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
  • Manage event reporting, RCA/FMEA processes, and corrective action planning
  • Ensure compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards, including survey readiness
  • Direct infection prevention, employee health, and patient experience programs
  • Leverage data and KPIs to drive performance improvement and decision-making
  • Support peer review, credentialing, and clinical quality initiatives
  • Lead education and training efforts to strengthen quality and compliance across the organization

The Ideal Leader

✔️ Strategic, yet hands-on, able to move seamlessly between big-picture vision and operational execution
✔️ A collaborative partner who builds trust with physicians, executives, and frontline teams
✔️ Data-driven with the ability to translate insights into action and outcomes
✔️ Passionate about patient safety, quality improvement, and organizational excellence

 

Lifestyle & Community

Enjoy a lifestyle that offers the best of both worlds, a welcoming, close-knit community paired with access to beautiful outdoor recreation, scenic landscapes, and a balanced pace of life. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact professionally while enjoying an exceptional quality of life personally.

 

To apply or schedule a confidential phone conversation, please send your resume (MS WORD format preferred) to alison@thi-search.com or schedule a conversation at https://calendly.com/alison-5_h

 

Alison Holland                       

Senior Managing Partner

720-735-9739 phone/text

alison@thi-search.com

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