Director of Performance Improvement

Responsibilities

River Oaks Hospital, affiliated with Universal Health Services, is located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children. Since 1970, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders, River Oaks has provided quality treatment to service individuals suffering from mental illness, and/or addictive disorders. Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient).

For more information about our hospital, please visit:  https://riveroakshospital.com/

River Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Director of Performance Improvement (DPI) is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the facility-wide quality management assessment and quality performance improvement program, ensuring the facility’s programs are in compliance with all regulatory agencies, Joint Commission, CMS, and all other state and federal agencies. The DPI is responsible for staff training and education on the hospital’s performance initiatives and measures including outcomes, measurement and reporting. 

Job Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Provide direction and consultation to all staff members on the concepts of Total Quality Management (TQM) and the use of total quality management tools in the application to patient care.
• Provide a broad vision in the continuous development and direction of quality management and quality improvement programs for the facility.
• Consult with senior staff and directors in the development of department specific programs and quality measures which are within the standards of Joint Commission, LDH, CMS, OSHA regulations, LHA and all other applicable federal, state or local law/regulations governing health-care entities.
• Review the results of performance improvement requirements with each department director, define performance improvement requirements for the department and involve other departments/services in the problem-solving process when situations span over more than one department.

Benefits Highlights:

•  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!
•  More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Nursing (BSN) or behavioral health related discipline required. Master's degree preferred.
• License/Certification: LPC, LMSW, LCSW or RN, preferred
• 3-5 years related work experience required
• Must have knowledge of inpatient psychiatric operations, clinical quality measures, restraint/seclusion monitoring, patient safety, and regulatory compliance (Joint Commission) specific to behavioral health.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues  during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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