Director of Quality & Risk Management

Fredericksburg Virginia

Salary: $120000 - $130000 Quarterly Bonus Eligibility

Are you an experienced healthcare quality leader looking for an opportunity to make a direct impact at the executive level We are seeking a Director of Quality & Risk Management to join a highly respected inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Fredericksburg Virginia.

This is a key leadership position reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and partnering closely with regional quality leadership. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in quality improvement patient safety regulatory compliance risk management and organizational performance improvement within a healthcare setting.

This full-time onsite leadership role is based at a 58-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that provides specialized rehabilitative care to patients recovering from illness injury or surgery. The organization is focused on delivering exceptional patient outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of quality safety and regulatory compliance.

The Director of Quality & Risk Management serves as the facilitys subject matter expert for quality improvement initiatives accreditation readiness patient safety programs risk management activities and patient experience efforts.

• Lead all quality patient safety performance improvement and risk management initiatives.
• Develop implement and monitor quality improvement programs that support organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary leader during accreditation and regulatory surveys including Joint Commission CARF and state inspections.
• Create and execute corrective action plans and ensure ongoing survey readiness.
• Oversee patient safety programs event reporting investigations and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage patient satisfaction and patient experience programs including Press Ganey NRC and grievance management processes.
• Partner closely with hospital leadership physicians and clinical teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze quality metrics and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes and operational performance.
• Lead conflict resolution efforts and support a culture of accountability transparency and patient-centered care.
• Supervise and mentor the Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator (PASC).

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.
• Clinical licensure is highly preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in healthcare quality patient safety risk management regulatory compliance and performance improvement.
• Experience leading Joint Commission CARF and/or state regulatory surveys.
• Strong understanding of accreditation standards corrective action planning and survey readiness.
• Experience managing patient satisfaction programs and grievance processes.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with frontline staff patients physicians and executive leadership.
• Lean Six Sigma or related process improvement training and certifications are highly desirable.
• Strong leadership communication analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Stable career progression with demonstrated leadership tenure preferred.

• Base Salary: $120000 - $130000
• Quarterly Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Stock Options Available for Director-Level Leaders and Above Beginning Day One
• Relocation Assistance Available for Qualified Candidates

This role offers direct access to executive leadership significant influence over hospital-wide quality initiatives and the opportunity to shape patient outcomes within a collaborative rehabilitation environment. If you are passionate about quality excellence patient safety and organizational improvement this position provides a meaningful opportunity to advance your leadership career.