General Dynamics Information Technology

Director of Patient Safety

General Dynamics Information Technology

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $153,000 - $207,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Overseeing case management processes, member performance monitoring, quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring adherence to OPTN bylaws, HRSA policies, and federal regulations.
  • Leading the Patient Safety and Compliance Reviews Task Team, which is responsible for comprehensive monitoring efforts, including member performance assessment, case investigations, and quality improvement activities.
  • Delivering periodic progress reports and formal presentations to stakeholders such as contractor executives, HRSA, the OPTN committee(s) responsible for membership and patient safety, and the OPTN Board of Directors.
  • Additionally, the Director will collaborate with other contractors and internal teams to improve organizational processes and outcomes.
  • Overseeing compliance and monitoring activities for OPTN member institutions, including OPOs, transplant centers, and histocompatibility laboratories.
  • Managing the development, implementation, and execution of oversight plans and procedures, including the following: OPTN Member Monitoring Plan, Member Performance Improvement Plan, Case Management and Analysis Plan, Case Triage Plan, Case Review and Close-Out Plan, Site Visit Plan.
  • Supervising the site visit process, ensuring thorough and accurate assessments of member adherence to OPTN policies and regulatory standards.
  • Providing real-time escalation and data sharing with HRSA and OPTN as necessary, ensuring transparency and timely issue resolution.
  • Analyze member performance data to identify trends, risks, and systemic issues that may impact patient safety or public health.
  • Leading the design and implementation of data-driven quality improvement initiatives to strengthen member compliance, enhance organ placement efficiency, and reduce risks to patient safety.
  • Overseeing the drafting and dissemination of educational materials and guidelines to OPTN members based on QI findings and case review outcomes.
  • Continually refining monitoring systems to incorporate lessons learned and emerging member needs.
  • Providing strategic leadership and guidance for the Patient Safety and Compliance Reviews Task Team, ensuring adherence to established processes and best practices in case management.
  • Mentoring and developing team members, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence.
  • Conducting performance evaluations of staff and provide constructive feedback to align performance with organizational objectives.
  • Managing departmental operations, including quality assurance workflows, staffing, training, and resource allocation.
  • Translating OPTN and HRSA policies into actionable workflows and guidelines for compliance monitoring and QI activities.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to recommend policy updates based on case review findings, trend analysis, and compliance gaps.
  • Ensuring all plans and implementations comply fully with federal regulations, OPTN bylaws, and HRSA contractual requirements.
  • Acting as the primary liaison between GDIT, HRSA, OPTN Committees, member institutions, and external contractors for patient safety and compliance efforts.
  • Managing communication and issue resolution with stakeholders, ensuring alignment across all member compliance and case review activities.
  • Representing the department in high-level cross-functional meetings, providing status updates and advocating for programmatic improvements.
  • Delivering formal presentations and reports to HRSA, OPTN committees, the OPTN Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders.

Requirements

  • 10 years minimum, 15 years preferred in quality assurance, clinical compliance, health consulting, or healthcare management, preferably in organ transplantation or a related field.
  • 5 years minimum in a management or leadership role
  • Clinical experience is required
  • Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, MSN, MPH, or equivalent relevant field) required.
  • PhD and other clinical qualifications preferred
  • Strong analytical abilities (data-driven)
  • 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 benefits and wellness packages
  • 401K with company match
  • Competitive pay and paid time off
  • Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
  • Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
quality assuranceclinical compliancehealth consultinghealthcare managementdata analysisperformance monitoringcase managementcompliance monitoringquality improvementregulatory standards
Soft Skills
analytical abilitiescommunication skillsleadership capabilitiesmentoringteam developmentstrategic leadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingaccountabilitycontinuous improvement
Certifications
Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, MSN, MPH)PhDPublic Trust clearance