Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Performance Improvement Consultant

Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Informatics, or related field with 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent qualifications.
  • Strong grasp of change management concepts is required.
  • Preferred experience in developing continuous improvement training programs.
  • Ability to effectively coach adult learners is preferred.
  • Experience working within health systems is preferred.
  • Proficient in continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards is essential.
  • Demonstrated project management skills are required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to lead and facilitate projects.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize standard project management tools for all projects assigned.
  • Support and lead initiatives aimed at enhancing performance and patient safety.
  • Create and execute data collection plans to spot improvement areas.
  • Develop metrics and reporting tools for Performance Improvement Department evaluation.
  • Engage in daily functions of the Performance Improvement Department.
  • Maintain essential project management tools and administrative resources.
  • Guide peers in leading successful continuous improvement projects.
  • Contribute to the design and delivery of education on improvement and safety.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a hybrid work schedule.
  • Opportunities for professional growth through continuous improvement training.
  • Engagement in meaningful projects that enhance quality and safety.
  • Collaborative work environment within a dedicated performance improvement team.
  • Potential to earn a six sigma Blackbelt certification within one year.
Full Job Description
Overview

Performance Improvement Consultant

Capacity Coordination Center

Full-time, Hybrid schedule

 

Participates in and leads projects to design, develop, modify, and implement processes to improve quality, safety, and value. Applies change management techniques, systems thinking methods, and targeted, data-driven problem solving skills to promote deeper understanding of system failures and opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities
  • Masters and applies standard project management tools to all assigned projects.
  • Facilitates and supports performance improvement and patient safety across the D-H system through participation in, leadership of, and coaching of individuals working on continuous improvement projects.
  • Designs and implements data collection plans and analyzes data to identify opportunities for improvement on projects.
  • Assists in the development of metrics and reporting tools for Performance Improvement Department activity assessment.
  • Participates in the operation of the Performance Improvement Department.
  • Maintains tools used in project and administrative work (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint, etc.).
  • Coaches others as they learn to participate in and lead successful continuous improvement projects.
  • Participates in the development and delivery of improvement and safety education, including Value Institute courses.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.
  • Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Informatics, or related field with 5 years of experience applying continuous improvement methodologies to lead change or the equivalent in education, certification, or alternate experience required.
    • Demonstrated understanding of change management concepts required.
    • Experience developing and delivering continuous improvement curricula preferred.
    • Ability to coach adult learners is preferred.
    • Prior experience working in health systems is preferred.
    • Competency in applying continuous improvement methodologies.
    • Functional knowledge of regulatory standards.
    • Demonstrated project management experience is required.
    • Interpersonal skills and the ability to facilitate and lead projects are essential.
    Required Licensure/Certifications
    • Obtain DH Blackbelt within 1 year of hire and continue to maintain that certification.

    About Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

    Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) is a nonprofit academic health system that serves a population of 1.9 million in New England. DHMC includes a 396-bed tertiary care hospital, research and clinical facilities for the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Norris Cotton Cancer Center, and the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. DHMC is the largest private employer in New Hampshire and is the only academic medical center in the state. The medical center is affiliated with the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and is part of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health, a network of healthcare providers in New Hampshire and Vermont.
    Learn more about Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
    Size
    13,000 employees
    Industry
    Founded
    1983

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