Regional Director of Performance Improvement, Region III

Prime Healthcare is seeking a strategic and operationally strong Regional Director of Performance Improvement to help elevate quality, patient safety, regulatory readiness, and performance outcomes across Texas, Georgia, and Alabama. This is an opportunity for an experienced healthcare quality leader who thrives on collaboration, data-driven decision making, and organizational transformation. In this highly visible regional leadership role, you will partner directly with hospital executives, clinical leaders, quality teams, and corporate leadership to advance performance improvement initiatives that positively impact patient care across multiple facilities. More than a compliance-focused position, this role serves as a trusted advisor and change agent, helping hospitals achieve excellence in quality, accreditation readiness, patient safety, risk reduction, and regulatory performance while supporting Prime Healthcare's mission of delivering exceptional care.

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Lead Quality, Drive Change, Impact Patient Outcomes Across an Entire Region

Under the guidance of VP Quality and Value Based care, responsible for development, implementation, integration and coordination of Performance Improvement and Patient Safety along with Risk Management activities in the assigned region of Prime Healthcare Services. Will have regional oversight of Performance Improvement and Risk Management programs and will assumes a leadership role in accreditation and licensure activities. Work collaboratively with Administration and Leadership at the facility level. Ensures execution and communication of Performance Improvement, Patient Safety and Risk Management activities occurs from the department level to Board of Directors. Ensures that all employees, including medical staff and members of the Governing Board articulate the Performance Improvement plan and activities. Ensures that the organizational goals and activities support optimal patient outcomes. The Regional Director of Performance Improvement will serve as an expert resource within the assigned region of Prime Healthcare Services as related to clinical quality, patient safety, risk management, regulatory and performance improvement issues, and activities related to accreditation.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Build strong partnerships with hospital CEOs, CNOs, CMOs, Quality Directors, and operational leaders across the region.
• Lead organizations toward continuous survey readiness and accreditation excellence.
• Drive measurable improvements in quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and organizational performance.
• Develop and mentor high-performing Performance Improvement and Risk Management teams.
• Utilize data and analytics to identify opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and sustain improvements.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted expert and resource on quality, safety, risk management, and accreditation matters throughout the region.

Who Will Thrive in This Role

The most successful candidates are collaborative leaders who can balance strategy with execution. They are comfortable navigating complex healthcare environments, influencing executive stakeholders, interpreting quality and regulatory data, and leading change across multiple facilities. They bring a passion for patient outcomes, a deep understanding of healthcare quality and accreditation, and the ability to help organizations move from identifying opportunities to achieving measurable results.

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