Director of Patient Safety

🕒 September 22

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $142.8k - $184k / year

⏰ Full Time

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👔 Director

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General Dynamics Information Technology

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1954

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

General Dynamics Information Technology is a company at the forefront of technological innovation, offering a wide range of services including consulting, digital modernization, and application services. The company is heavily involved in implementing solutions related to artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and quantum technologies. GDIT is committed to supporting government and defense sectors, providing mission-critical services such as logistics and supply chain management, intelligence, and homeland security. The company also focuses on diverse and inclusive hiring practices and actively promotes employee well-being. Through its digital accelerator solutions and pioneering use of emerging technologies, GDIT aims to propel agencies' missions forward and address complex technological challenges.

📋 Description

• Oversee case management processes, member performance monitoring, quality improvement initiatives, and adherence to OPTN bylaws, HRSA policies, and federal regulations • Lead the Patient Safety and Compliance Reviews Task Team • Deliver progress reports and formal presentations to GDIT executives, HRSA, OPTN committees, the OPTN Board of Directors, and other stakeholders • Collaborate with contractors and internal teams to improve organizational processes and outcomes • Oversee compliance and monitoring activities for OPOs, transplant centers, and histocompatibility laboratories • Manage development, implementation, and execution of OPTN oversight plans and procedures • Supervise site visits and assess member adherence to OPTN policies and regulatory standards • Provide real-time escalation and data sharing with HRSA and OPTN • Analyze member performance data to identify trends, risks, and systemic issues affecting patient safety or public health • Lead data-driven quality improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance, improve organ placement efficiency, and reduce patient safety risks • Oversee educational materials and guidelines for OPTN members • Refine monitoring systems based on lessons learned and emerging member needs • Mentor and develop team members; conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback • Manage departmental operations, quality assurance workflows, staffing, training, and resource allocation • Translate OPTN and HRSA policies into compliance monitoring and quality improvement workflows • Recommend policy updates based on case reviews, trend analysis, and compliance gaps • Ensure compliance with federal regulations, OPTN bylaws, and HRSA contractual requirements • Act as primary liaison among GDIT, HRSA, OPTN committees, member institutions, and external contractors • Manage stakeholder communication and issue resolution • Represent the department in cross-functional meetings and advocate for programmatic improvements

🎯 Requirements

• Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, MSN, MPH, or equivalent relevant field) required • 10 years minimum of experience in quality assurance, clinical compliance, health consulting, or healthcare management • 15 years preferred in quality assurance, clinical compliance, health consulting, or healthcare management • Preferably experience in organ transplantation or a related field • 5 years minimum in a management or leadership role • Clinical experience required • Strong analytical abilities and data-driven mindset • Proficiency in regulatory standards such as CMS or OPTN • Excellent communication skills • Leadership capabilities • Systems-based mindset • Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts • Dental plan options • Vision plan • 401(k) plan with company match • Full-flex work weeks where possible • Vacation, sick, personal time, holiday, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave • Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year • 10 paid holidays per year • Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees • Short- and long-term disability benefits • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance • Personal accident insurance • Critical illness insurance • Business travel and accident insurance • AI-powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities • Internal mobility team • Wellness packages • Award-winning culture of innovation • Military-friendly workplace