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Cottage Health

Director, Clinical Quality

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$178K - $267K/yr

CH seeks a Director of Clinical Quality to provide strategic and operational leadership for the health system's clinical quality programs. This role drives performance improvement across key quality ...

Cellectis

Director, Clinical Quality Assurance

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$190K - $2M/yr

The Director, Clinical Quality Assurance is primarily responsible for establishing and leading the Clinical QA function and providing independent oversight of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) activities ...

Omada Health

Senior Director, Clinical Quality

$81K - $111K/yr

Omada is seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Quality to build and lead a department-level clinical quality function with end-to-end accountability for the integrity, performance, and continuous ...

Cellectis

Director, Clinical Quality Assurance

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$190K - $2M/yr

The Director, Clinical Quality Assurance is primarily responsible for establishing and leading the Clinical QA function and providing independent oversight of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) activities ...

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for director clinical quality in the United States is $125,600.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $151,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Director of Clinical Quality is responsible for overseeing and improving the quality of clinical care within a healthcare organization. They develop and implement quality assurance programs, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and analyze data to improve patient outcomes. This role involves collaborating with medical staff, implementing best practices, and addressing any gaps in clinical performance. Strong leadership, knowledge of healthcare regulations, and experience in quality improvement are essential for success in this position.

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To thrive as a Director Clinical Quality, you generally need advanced clinical knowledge, experience in quality improvement initiatives, and a related healthcare degree—often with a background in nursing, medicine, or healthcare administration. Familiarity with accreditation standards, quality management systems, data analytics tools, and certifications such as CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) are highly valued. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, excellent communication, and the ability to drive change across multidisciplinary teams are essential soft skills. These qualities enable effective oversight of clinical quality programs, promote regulatory compliance, and foster continuous improvement in patient care.

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Directors of Clinical Quality often encounter challenges such as implementing organization-wide change, ensuring compliance with ever-evolving regulatory standards, and aligning diverse clinical teams around best practices. In this role, you’ll frequently work to bridge communication between administration and frontline staff, analyze complex data sets to identify quality improvement opportunities, and lead projects to enhance patient safety and care outcomes. Successful Directors regularly engage in cross-departmental collaboration, build consensus, and foster a culture of continuous learning. Addressing these challenges requires a proactive, solutions-oriented approach and a deep understanding of both clinical workflows and regulatory requirements.

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Director, Clinical Quality

Director, Clinical Quality

Cottage Health

Santa Barbara, CA • On-site

$178K - $267K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Cottage Health rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description


CH seeks a Director of Clinical Quality to provide strategic and operational leadership for the health system's clinical quality programs. This role drives performance improvement across key quality domains, supports accreditation and regulatory compliance, and partners with medical staff and organizational leadership to embed a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The Director works closely with the VP of Quality and serves as a peer leader alongside the Director of Risk & Patient Safety, together forming an integrated quality and safety leadership team.
Responsibilities
  • Lead clinical quality programs and performance improvement initiatives aligned with organizational goals and national benchmarks (CMS, Leapfrog, Vizient, Joint Commission).
  • Oversee quality outcomes, including patient safety, infection prevention, sepsis performance, mortality, and other key quality metrics.
  • Analyze and communicate quality data to drive measurable improvement across clinical and operational areas.
  • Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements and lead survey readiness activities.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing leaders, and frontline teams to strengthen quality and patient safety outcomes.
  • Support CMS reporting programs, electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs), and quality data integrity efforts.
  • Develop and mentor quality team members while fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.

Qualifications
LEVEL OF EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS); Bachelor's degree in nursing or clinical related field
Preferred: Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS); Master's degree
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Required: California Registered Nurse (RN) License; CPHQ certification
Preferred: Six Sigma or Lean Green or Black Belt certification
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Required: Intermediate proficiency in computer applications (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook); knowledge of specific improvement methodologies including root cause analysis, failure modes and effects analysis, rapid cycle improvement, LEAN
Preferred: Knowledge of Six Sigma/DMAIC
YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: 2 years of patient care experience, 3 years quality management experience, and 5 years of Performance Improvement experience
About Us
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.
Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.
*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health's annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards.
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