Manager, Risk and Performance Improvement
About the role
Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital is dedicated to providing behavioral health and psychiatric support to children and teens ages 3 to 17. Above all else, we treat every patient with compassion and respect. Using evidence-based treatment approaches and individualized care, we strive to instill hope in our patients, their families and our community.
Join our hospital leadership team as Manager of Risk & Performance, driving strategic impact and clinical excellence. As a key member of the hospital leadership team, the Manager of Risk & Performance Improvement directs, plans, and implements all facility-wide performance improvement (PI) and risk management initiatives. This leader oversees the PI department, maintains up-to-date policies, and leads survey readiness for external regulatory agencies. Acting as a vital liaison between multidisciplinary teams, medical staff, and department directors, the Manager facilitates vital hospital committees and ensures timely, accurate reporting. Additionally, the role proactively coordinates risk mitigation strategies to minimize institutional exposure while supporting the core philosophy and clinical objectives of the hospital.
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
For more information about the benefits we offer, please visit UHS Benefits Service Center.
Qualifications
- Clinical Expertise: 4+ years of clinical experience specializing in psychiatric mental health populations.
- Leadership Track Record: 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or management role with a proven ability to develop teams.
- Industry Acumen: Strong working knowledge of healthcare risk management, performance improvement frameworks, and regulatory/accrediting guidelines.
- Technical Aptitude: Tech-savvy with proficiency in basic computer applications and experience analyzing data to drive clinical outcomes.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in a healthcare-related field preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred.