Tampa General Hospital
Position
Performance Improvement Specialist 4
– Tampa General Hospital
Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Manager of Performance Improvement, conducts quality improvement projects to achieve the goals and objectives of Tampa General Hospital. Must lead improvement projects in the assigned area of the system through all project phases, including identification, prioritization, definition, team facilitation, adherence to timelines, action planning, and project completion and transition. Collaborates with management to understand department needs and to ensure project alignment and results. Mentors junior team members within the department. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values.
Essential Functions
Performance and Process Improvement – Use performance and process improvement, project management, and change management methods to support strategic, operational and clinical quality initiatives.
Population Health and Care Transitions – Evaluate and improve healthcare processes and care transitions to advance the efficient, effective and safe care of defined populations.
Health Data Analytics – Leverage the organization’s analytic environment to help guide data-driven decision-making and inform quality improvement initiatives.
Patient Safety – Cultivate a safe healthcare environment by promoting safe practices, nurturing a just culture, and improving processes that detect, mitigate or prevent harm.
Regulatory and Accreditation – Support the improvement of compliance with internal and external requirements. Support improvement projects that may result from follow-up on regulatory, accreditation and certification surveys.
Quality Review and Accountability – Direct activities that support compliance with voluntary, mandatory, and contractual reporting requirements for data acquisition, analysis, reporting and improvement.
Professional Engagement – Engage in the healthcare quality profession with a commitment to practicing ethically, enhancing one’s competence, and advancing the field.
Quality Leadership and Integration – Advance the organization through collaboration, learning, and communication. Lead the integration of quality into the fabric of the organization to achieve objectives.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Nursing, and/or other related field.
Registered Nurse licensure, if applicable.
Certified Professional in HealthCare Quality (CPHQ), Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS), American Society for Quality (ASQ), Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or Lean Six Sigma certification.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality/performance improvement in the healthcare setting OR minimum of 8 years in a clinician, coordinator, specialist, or informatics role with experience leading quality improvement. Certification may be earned within 1 year of hire.
An equivalent combination of education, certification, and realized competencies.
Location & Schedule Primary Location: Tampa. Work Location: TGH Main Campus. Remote Work: Hybrid Remote. Full‑time, Monday to Friday. Shift Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Minimum Salary: $85,238.40. Posting Date: Dec 22 2025.
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– Tampa General Hospital
Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Manager of Performance Improvement, conducts quality improvement projects to achieve the goals and objectives of Tampa General Hospital. Must lead improvement projects in the assigned area of the system through all project phases, including identification, prioritization, definition, team facilitation, adherence to timelines, action planning, and project completion and transition. Collaborates with management to understand department needs and to ensure project alignment and results. Mentors junior team members within the department. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values.
Essential Functions
Performance and Process Improvement – Use performance and process improvement, project management, and change management methods to support strategic, operational and clinical quality initiatives.
Population Health and Care Transitions – Evaluate and improve healthcare processes and care transitions to advance the efficient, effective and safe care of defined populations.
Health Data Analytics – Leverage the organization’s analytic environment to help guide data-driven decision-making and inform quality improvement initiatives.
Patient Safety – Cultivate a safe healthcare environment by promoting safe practices, nurturing a just culture, and improving processes that detect, mitigate or prevent harm.
Regulatory and Accreditation – Support the improvement of compliance with internal and external requirements. Support improvement projects that may result from follow-up on regulatory, accreditation and certification surveys.
Quality Review and Accountability – Direct activities that support compliance with voluntary, mandatory, and contractual reporting requirements for data acquisition, analysis, reporting and improvement.
Professional Engagement – Engage in the healthcare quality profession with a commitment to practicing ethically, enhancing one’s competence, and advancing the field.
Quality Leadership and Integration – Advance the organization through collaboration, learning, and communication. Lead the integration of quality into the fabric of the organization to achieve objectives.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Nursing, and/or other related field.
Registered Nurse licensure, if applicable.
Certified Professional in HealthCare Quality (CPHQ), Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS), American Society for Quality (ASQ), Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or Lean Six Sigma certification.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality/performance improvement in the healthcare setting OR minimum of 8 years in a clinician, coordinator, specialist, or informatics role with experience leading quality improvement. Certification may be earned within 1 year of hire.
An equivalent combination of education, certification, and realized competencies.
Location & Schedule Primary Location: Tampa. Work Location: TGH Main Campus. Remote Work: Hybrid Remote. Full‑time, Monday to Friday. Shift Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Minimum Salary: $85,238.40. Posting Date: Dec 22 2025.
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