Quality/Risk Director

Quality/Risk Director Career Opportunity Lake Worth, FL 33467 Encompass Health, the nation’s leader in in-patient rehabilitation care, is seeking a Quality/Risk Director to oversee a hospital-wide quality management program. The Director will collaborate with various stakeholders to monitor and enhance the quality of patient care services. A Glimpse into Our World At Encompass Health, you will join a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader that values collaboration, support, and inclusivity. We take pride in our growth opportunities and our dedication to the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include recognition as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies and the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award. Starting Perks and Benefits We offer comprehensive benefits from day one: Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families. Generous paid time off that accrues over time. Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities. Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans. Flexible spending and health savings accounts. A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do! Responsibilities Ensure compliance and oversee quality and risk initiatives: Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, corporate and hospital policies, and procedures. Develop, implement, and maintain quality assessment and improvement programs. Assess compliance with federal, state, and industry regulatory and accreditation standards, facilitate processes to remediate and/or maintain compliance, provide organizational education related to regulations and standards, and coordinate local, state, federal, and accreditation surveys. Use a variety of applications (PatCom, UDS, ORYX, Press Ganey) to identify improvement opportunities, generate reports, research issues, identify resources, and access external databases. Ensure the update and maintenance of hospital plans including the Provision of Care/Scope of Services, Leadership, Information Management, Utilization Review, Infection Control, and Patient Safety plans. Oversee risk management activities, including completion of incident reports, notice of potential claims, corrective action planning, and incident reporting to the Corporate Risk Manager. Coordinate the review, development, and implementation of hospital policies. Communicate and collaborate with other departments to coordinate care and promptly resolve patient concerns or complaints. Celebrate the accomplishments and successes of our dedicated employees along the way. Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in healthcare or a related field is preferred. License or certification as required by state regulations. Experience in quality and/or risk management, including primary responsibility for performance improvement activities, regulatory compliance, conflict resolution, leadership, and risk management activities. The Encompass Health Way We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what’s right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing! Equal Employment Opportunity At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification. #J-18808-Ljbffr