Senior Performance Improvement Consultant – Ambulatory Quality

Oregon Health & Science University Foundation

Senior Performance Improvement Consultant provides leadership and consultation in implementing OPEx at OHSU Health. Engages in training and develops improvement processes across the organization.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeOregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $93,392 - $149,156 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides leadership and technical expertise in the implementation of the OHSU Performance Excellence System (OPEx).
Provides advanced internal consultation and coaching to Senior Leadership, Healthcare Managers, Physicians, and Staff.
Provides focused coaching, training, and development to internal PI Consultants.
Designs, develops, and delivers components of the OPEx training curriculum at all levels of the organization.
Facilitates A3 Planning and Problem Solving with select organizational strategies and goals.
Engages and leads improvement of internal processes and systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in healthcare, science, business, engineering, or statistics.
Evidence of relevant continuing education in the area of performance improvement and project management.
7 years of experience in performance improvement.
Certification is required, Lean/OPEx Certification.
Strong training skills and facilitation abilities with evidence of successful improvement projects.
Evidence within last 2 years of Project Management skills working with teams requiring self-direction and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Evidence within the last two years of projects showing evidence of detail-oriented and superb organizational skills.
Ability to work as a team member.
Expertise in office automation computer software including word processing, PowerPoint, spreadsheet, flow diagram and statistical programs.
Basic understanding of statistical and data analysis.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Normal office environment or virtual office setting.
Generally follows M-F 0800-1700 work week with variability depending on department and project needs.
Ability to work virtually and in-person.

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Hard Skills & Tools

performance improvementproject managementA3 Planningproblem solvingstatistical analysisdata analysiscurriculum developmentcoachingtrainingorganizational strategies

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationfacilitationteamworkdetail-orientedorganizational skillsself-directioncoaching abilitiestraining skillsconsultation

Certifications

Lean CertificationOPEx Certification