DIR - PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

Performance Improvement Director

Located on a 27-acre wooded campus, Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a peaceful, therapeutic environment for patients and families. Fairmount is a major regional resource for children, adolescents, and adults who have psychiatric and behavioral problems as well as alcohol and drug dependency needs. The spacious campus borders Fairmount Park in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. With one of the leading alcohol and drug detox and rehab programs in Philadelphia, Fairmount is the provider of choice for individuals requiring specialized co-occurring psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment.

We are currently seeking a full-time Performance Improvement Director to join our team. The Performance Improvement Director is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the facility-wide quality management assessment and quality performance improvement program, ensuring the facility's programs are in compliance with all regulatory agencies, Joint Commission, CMS, and all other state and federal agencies. The DPI is responsible for staff training and education on the hospital's performance initiatives and measures including outcomes measurement and reporting.

Key core functions include:

• Coordination of the facility-wide performance improvement program including development of an annual plan that meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements.
• Provide direction and consultation to all staff members on quality management tools in the application to patient care.
• Assistance in maintaining ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements throughout the facility.
• Provide continuous support in the analysis of performance improvement goals and objectives, re-establishing requirements which will facilitate continuous improvement.
• Review the results of performance improvement requirements with each department director, and involve other departments/services in the problem-solving process when situations span over more than one department.
• Ensure any detected deficiency is addressed with appropriate actions and time frames for remediation.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or related health field required. Master's degree preferred. Four (4) years of experience in quality and risk management/improving organizational performance within an acute medical or psychiatric treatment setting. A strong knowledge of JOINT COMMISSION, CMS standards, and any other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Tuition assistance

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 90,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence, and compassion.

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.