Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008
Performance Improvement Consultant

Carilion Clinic is recruiting a Performance Improvement Consultant to join its growing internal consulting team. Made up of seven hospitals and 82 primary care facilities, Carilion recently received national attention when it announced plans to transform its operational model into a multi-specialty physician clinic. We are seeking a talented, motivated individual to help us complete our conversion to a cutting edge healthcare model.

Description
The Performance Improvement Consultant reports directly to the Vice President of Quality Integration and Improvement, and is responsible for leading initiatives to improve workflow, clinical quality, financial performance, and patient satisfaction. The position focuses on improvement activities with a high level of exposure in the organization.

Specific duties include:

• Provide support for the development and administration of the organization*s quality improvement initiatives
• Work with physicians and staff to assess the delivery of patient care and identify opportunities for improvement through data and process analysis
• Lead and/or facilitate improvement teams and programs
• Educate and train employees at all levels of the organization on process improvement tools and methodologies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Management Science, Healthcare/Business Administration or related field (preference given to candidates with Master's degree)
• Thorough knowledge of process improvement methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to lead improvement initiatives
• Capacity to work under minimal supervision
• Strong computer and interpersonal skills

More About Carilion Clinic
Headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, Carilion Clinic is the healthcare leader in southwest Virginia. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital serves as the only tertiary care, Level I trauma center for over 1 million residents in the region. Carilion Clinic is redesigning the way healthcare is delivered through an innovative model that incorporates a strong commitment to medical education and research. That commitment was reflected when Carilion and Virginia Tech announced the creation of a jointly operated, private medical school to accept its first students
in 2010.

About Roanoke
Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke is the business and cultural hub for all of western Virginia. For several years, the Roanoke metropolitan area has been voted one of the top places in the United States to raise a family. Popular activities in the region include hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway, boating on Smith Mountain Lake, visiting the zoo, cheering on a local sports team or attending one of many outdoor festivals. The city of Roanoke also offers numerous high quality restaurants, a symphony orchestra, a theater, museums, and a downtown Farmer*s Market.

If you are interested in becoming part of our growing team at Carilion Clinic, please visit our website and apply online at www.carilion.com.