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.