Temple University

Director Patient & Community Engagement

Temple University$100K — $130K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare-related field required
  • Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field preferred
  • 5 years experience in a leadership role focused on Patient Experience, Volunteer Services, and Patient and Family Engagement required
  • Experience with HCAHPS, CG-CAHPS, and OAS-CAHPS surveys required
  • Experience leading Patient and Family Advisory Councils preferred
  • Certification in Patient Experience Professionals preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for volunteer services and patient engagement programs
  • Develop and standardize Patient and Family Advisory Councils across TUHS
  • Collaborate with executive teams and clinical staff to enhance patient experience
  • Strengthen relationships with community partners
  • Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and service excellence standards
  • Oversee integration of patient feedback into care delivery processes

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive healthcare services
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Engagement with a nationally respected teaching hospital
  • Involvement in cutting-edge research
  • Dynamic work environment in a multi-hospital health system
Full Job Description
The Director, Patient and Community Engagement provide strategic leadership and system-wide oversight of volunteer services, patient and family engagement, and community-facing programs across Temple University Health System (TUHS). This role advances the voice of the patient and family as a core driver of care delivery by leading the development, standardization, and integration of Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs) and volunteer services across all TUHS entities. The Director collaborates with executive leadership, clinical teams, and community partners to improve the patient and family experience, strengthen community relationships, and ensure alignment with TUHS strategic priorities, regulatory requirements, and service excellence standards. Education Bachelor's Degree Healthcare related field Required Master's Degree Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field Preferred Experience 5 years experience in a leadership role in Patient Experience, Volunteer services and Patient and Family Engagement Required General Experience with HCAHPS, CG-CAHPS, OAS-CAHPS, outpatient and patient satisfaction surveys. Required General Experience leading Patient and Family Advisory Councils Required General Experience in a multi-hospital health system Preferred Licenses Cert Patient Experience Prof Required

Temple University Hospital is a nationally respected teaching hospital on Temple University's bustling Health Sciences Center campus. The hospital provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services both basic and complex to patients from around the corner, across the country and around the world. As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, the hospital provides a dynamic environment for high-quality care, teaching, and cutting edge research.

About Temple University

Temple University is a public research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The university was founded in 1884 and has since grown to become one of the largest universities in the United States. Temple University offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across a variety of fields including business, education, engineering, law, medicine, and the arts. The university is known for its strong research programs and has been recognized as a top-tier research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Temple University is committed to providing its students with a high-quality education and preparing them for success in their chosen careers.
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