DIRECTOR - RISK AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

Job Description

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital is dedicated to providing behavioral health and psychiatric support to children and teens ages 3 to 17. Above all else, we treat every patient with compassion and respect. Using evidence-based treatment approaches and individualized care, we strive to instill hope in our patients, their families and our community.

We are looking for a knowledgeable and savvy Director of Risk Management and Performance Improvement to serve as a key member of the hospital leadership team.

JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Performance Improvement organizes, plans, develops, implements and oversees all performance improvement activities of the Hospital. Coordinates, oversees and participates in the functioning of all Medical Staff and hospital committees; acts as a liaison between committees and teams; interfaces with members of the Medical Staff and department directors and ensures that reports are submitted as required. Coordinates and actively participates in preparation of all external agency surveys. Assumes 24-hour responsibility and accountability for the PI department; maintains current policies and procedures. The individual in this role is responsible for coordinating the risk management efforts and making recommendations to minimize or eliminate exposure in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Garfield Park Hospital. 

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JOB SPECIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position.

Education: Bachelors Degree, Master’s degree in healthcare related field preferred.

Experience: Prefer 4 years clinical experience with a psychiatric mental health population, 2 years experience in a supervisory position.

Licensure/Certification: Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality preferred.

Knowledge: Possesses knowledge of principles of risk management and performance improvement related to a health care environment. Current knowledge of regulating /accrediting agency guidelines. Basic knowledge of computer skills and statistical analysis desired.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemedFortune500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies byFortune;in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.