Harris Health System

VP Patient Experience

Harris Health System$120K — $180K *
Healthcare
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field required.
  • Certification in Patient Experience (e.g., CPXP) or Lean Six Sigma.
  • 15 years of experience in patient experience or service excellence.
  • 10 years of progressive leadership management experience in healthcare.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and execution of a patient-centered care strategy.
  • Foster a culture of empathy and service excellence among teams.
  • Drive operational improvements through best practice rounding and service recovery.
  • Engage patients and families to enhance their experience.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and data-driven decision making.
  • Represent Harris Health in external networks and forums.
  • Embed patient experience principles into staff development.

Benefits

  • Flexible benefits program tailored to individual needs.
  • Income protection options for illness, death, and disability.
  • Support for retirement savings.
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Job Summary

The Vice President of Patient Experience leads the development and execution of a system wide strategy that elevates patient centered care and strengthens key experience metrics such as HCAHPS and NRC. They foster a culture of empathy and service excellence by partnering with multidisciplinary leaders, supporting frontline teams, and embedding patient experience principles into staff development. They drive operational improvements through best practice rounding, communication, service recovery, and data driven decision making while ensuring regulatory compliance. Additionally, they engage patients and families, promote transparency through strategic communications, and represent the organization across external networks and benchmarking forums.

Degrees:
Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related Consumer Experience field required.

Certificate:
In Patient Experience (e.g., CPXP) or Lean Six Sigma.
Experience in nursing leadership or integrated health systems.

Work Experience:
Fifteen (15) Years Work Experience patient experience or service excellence.

Management Experience:
Ten (10) Years of Management Experience progressive leadership experience in healthcare.

Communication Skills:
Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)
Writing/Correspondence
Writing/Reports

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Analytical Abilities
Statistical Knowledge and Abilities

Work Schedule:
Flexible

Other Requirements:
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive cultural transformation.
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Job Category

Management

About Harris Health System

Harris Health System is a public health care system that provides medical care to residents of Harris County, Texas. The system was founded in 1966 and operates hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities throughout the county. Harris Health System provides a wide range of services, including primary care, specialty care, emergency care, and behavioral health services. The system also operates a health plan that provides insurance coverage to eligible residents. Harris Health System is governed by a board of trustees appointed by the Harris County Commissioners Court.
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9,000 employees
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