Regional Director of Performance Improvement, Region III

Overview Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system headquartered in Ontario, California. Prime Healthcare operates 54 hospitals and has more than 360 outpatient locations in 15 states providing more than 3.0million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation’s leading health systems with over 60,000 employees and physicians. Twenty-one of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Prime Healthcare is actively seeking new members to join our corporate team! Why This Role Stands Out Regional leadership opportunity with influence across multiple acute care hospitals Direct partnership with executive leadership teams and corporate stakeholders Ability to drive measurable improvements in quality, patient safety, patient outcomes, and operational performance Ownership of accreditation readiness, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement strategy Opportunity to mentor and develop Performance Improvement and Risk Management leaders throughout the region Exposure to complex healthcare environments and system-wide initiatives Join one of the nation's leading health systems committed to quality, service excellence, and patient-centered care Prime Healthcare is seeking a strategic and operationally strong Regional Director of Performance Improvement to help elevate quality, patient safety, regulatory readiness, and performance outcomes across Texas, Georgia, and Alabama. This is an opportunity for an experienced healthcare quality leader who thrives on collaboration, data-driven decision making, and organizational transformation. In this highly visible regional leadership role, you will partner directly with hospital executives, clinical leaders, quality teams, and corporate leadership to advance performance improvement initiatives that positively impact patient care across multiple facilities. More than a compliance-focused position, this role serves as a trusted advisor and change agent, helping hospitals achieve excellence in quality, accreditation readiness, patient safety, risk reduction, and regulatory performance while supporting Prime Healthcare's mission of delivering exceptional care.

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Responsibilities Lead Quality, Drive Change, Impact Patient Outcomes Across an Entire Region Under the guidance of VP Quality and Value Based care, responsible for development, implementation, integration and coordination of Performance Improvement and Patient Safety along with Risk Management activities in the assigned region of Prime Healthcare Services. Will have regional oversight of Performance Improvement and Risk Management programs and will assumes a leadership role in accreditation and licensure activities. Work collaboratively with Administration and Leadership at the facility level. Ensures execution and communication of Performance Improvement, Patient Safety and Risk Management activities occurs from the department level to Board of Directors. Ensures that all employees, including medical staff and members of the Governing Board articulate the Performance Improvement plan and activities. Ensures that the organizational goals and activities support optimal patient outcomes. The Regional Director of Performance Improvement will serve as an expert resource within the assigned region of Prime Healthcare Services as related to clinical quality, patient safety, risk management, regulatory and performance improvement issues, and activities related to accreditation. What Success Looks Like in This Role Build strong partnerships with hospital CEOs, CNOs, CMOs, Quality Directors, and operational leaders across the region. Lead organizations toward continuous survey readiness and accreditation excellence. Drive measurable improvements in quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and organizational performance. Develop and mentor high-performing Performance Improvement and Risk Management teams. Utilize data and analytics to identify opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and sustain improvements. Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, innovation, and continuous improvement. Serve as a trusted expert and resource on quality, safety, risk management, and accreditation matters throughout the region. Who Will Thrive in This Role The most successful candidates are collaborative leaders who can balance strategy with execution. They are comfortable navigating complex healthcare environments, influencing executive stakeholders, interpreting quality and regulatory data, and leading change across multiple facilities. They bring a passion for patient outcomes, a deep understanding of healthcare quality and accreditation, and the ability to help organizations move from identifying opportunities to achieving measurable results. Qualifications Required qualifications: Minimum of five years of current experience in hospital management, inclusive of a leadership role in performance improvement and risk management. Certification in Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or Healthcare Accreditation (CSHA) highly desirable Excellent in communication and management skills. Proficiency in Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Database. Preferred qualifications: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Health-related field. Master’s Degree preferred. Active License in related healthcare field preferred. Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: #J-18808-Ljbffr Prime Healthcare