Director of Quality (DQM)

Schedule: Full Time, Days

Your experience matters

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Come join us in our journey of opening a brand-new hospital!

More about our team

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is a brand-new 50 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility opening in 2026. We offer high-quality, compassionate care for a wide variety of patients in need. Our teams provide evidence-based, transformational care for a broad range of mental health concerns in a compassionate, comfortable environment.

How you'll contribute 

A Director of Quality who excels in this role:

• Provides leadership and oversight of a comprehensive, efficient and integrated organization wide Continuous Quality Performance Improvement program.

• Measures and assesses performance through collection, analyses, and trending of data.

• Focuses on processes and systems to improve performance.

•  Directs, facilitates, and reports on all aspects of services relating to risk management and patient safety.

• Investigates factors contributing to adverse outcomes in order to improve processes and systems.

• Encourages reporting on risk reduction strategies in an atmosphere which minimizes blame or retaliation. Fosters environment to reduce unanticipated adverse events and/or outcomes.

• Responsible for education of Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement and additional hospital-wide education and training.

• Directs the functions and operation of the hospital-wide continuous quality improvement program including review of records for indicators of quality, reports findings to leadership, Medical Executive Committee, the Board of Managers and other committees as appropriate.

•  Responsible for education of Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement to hospital and medical staff.

• Annually reviews hospital wide plans for the functions of IC and CQPI and establishes goals and objectives for the next year.

• Acts as a liaison to local health officials, coordinates inspections and accreditation reviews with state and other regulatory agencies.

• Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development, and the aging process for the planning and delivery of age-appropriate care.

• Other duties as assigned. 

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Brand new facility: Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting edge equipment and technology!

What we're looking for

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Education: Registered Nurse with current state licensure highly preferred. Clinical license required. BSN or BS/BA required. 
• Experience: Two years of experience in an acute hospital or rehabilitation setting required. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Additional Requirements: Certification preferred by APIC (American Practitioners of Infection Control), and NAHCQ (National Association of Health Care Quality).

About Us 

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility committed to offering exceptional care to the Lynchburg community. We are part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. 

EEOC Statement

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.