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How much do director of performance improvement jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for director of performance improvement in the United States is $119,323.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,500.00 and $147,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director of Performance Improvement, and why are they important?

To excel as a Director of Performance Improvement, you need expertise in quality management, process improvement methodologies (such as Lean or Six Sigma), data analysis, and a relevant degree—often in healthcare administration or a related field. Familiarity with performance measurement tools, project management software, and certifications like Six Sigma Black Belt or Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) are commonly required. Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills help drive organizational improvement initiatives and engage diverse teams. These competencies are vital for identifying opportunities, implementing sustainable improvements, and ensuring the organization meets regulatory and quality standards.

How does a Director of Performance Improvement typically collaborate with other departments to drive organizational change?

A Director of Performance Improvement works closely with leaders from clinical, operational, and administrative departments to identify areas for process optimization and implement best practices. Collaboration often involves facilitating cross-functional meetings, aligning improvement initiatives with organizational goals, and ensuring open communication so that changes are adopted smoothly. This role requires strong relationship-building skills, as success depends on gaining buy-in from diverse stakeholders and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

What does a Director of Performance Improvement do?

A Director of Performance Improvement is responsible for leading efforts to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of an organization’s operations. This role typically involves analyzing business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to drive better outcomes. Directors of Performance Improvement often collaborate with various departments to set goals, monitor performance metrics, and ensure compliance with industry standards or regulations. They play a key role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability across the organization.

What jobs pay $3,000 a day?

High-level executive roles such as Chief Executive Officers, Chief Financial Officers, and specialized consultants can earn $3,000 or more per day, especially in large organizations or consulting firms. These positions typically require extensive experience, advanced degrees, and often involve long hours and high responsibility. Compensation may include bonuses, stock options, or profit sharing that significantly increase total earnings.
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Infographic showing various Director Of Performance Improvement job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 26% Full Time, 70% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 48% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 51% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,323 per year, or $57.4 per hour.
Director Performance Improvement ER

Director Performance Improvement ER

HCA Healthcare

Quincy, FL

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago


HCA Healthcare rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 2,173 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

628th of 864 rated healthcare providers


Job description

This position is incentive eligible.

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Director Performance Improvement ER? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Summary:

The Director of ED Process Improvement is responsible for the successful implementation of assigned Performance Improvement projects as defined and prioritized by Division and PI leadership. This position plays a key role in division and facility Emergency Department process improvement projects by performing operational assessments and analyses, researching, and identifying/implementing best practices, facilitating groups and teams, managing projects, presenting results and recommendations, and developing measurement tools, to improve HCA operating processes toward greater efficiency and effectiveness. This individual will work directly with division and facility representatives to collaborate and deliver timely and value added assessments, action plans, and results that improve ED operations. This position is critical in achieving targeted objectives in selected ED departments through process, cost and productivity improvements. This position serves as resource/member of the PI division team in the completion of a minimum of 2 traditional facility Performance Improvement engagements on an annual basis.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist facility leaders to implement best practices within the ED department and identify clinical improvement and cost-savings initiatives.
  • Assess cost-reduction opportunities including:
  1. Appropriate administration and management of ED department
  2. Assess skill mix opportunities, agency nurse usage, and staffing for ED
  3. Identifies facility wide staffing and process opportunities that impact ED throughput
  4. Supply, medication, and resource utilization
  5. Appropriate assignment of patients being admitted to the facility and use of clinical pathways, pre-printed order sets, and triage care etc.
  • Contracts impacted by the emergency department.
  • On call physician panel reviews and proper utilization.
  • Supply chain optimization and contract buying for specialty units
  • Analyzes all aspects of Emergency Services performance for potential improvement opportunities.
  • Designs and recommends processes, systems, procedures, and operational changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Assists in the establishment of operational work measurements and staffing standards.
  • Performs monitoring of throughput metrics and analysis of variances.
  • Perform data mining and review of financial and clinical data to assess the ED for operational and financial opportunities.
  • Use extracted data to quantify the financial impact of ED related cost saving ideas.
  • Assist in designing meaningful and realistic action plans for the implementation of process improvement ideas.
  • Actively communicate with facility, division, and corporate stakeholders to manage the project expectations and activities.
  • Develop, execute, and maintain project work plans for each current project and work directly with the department local leadership and the core team directors.
  • Serves as a facilitator, technical advisor, and analyst to hospital management and teams on the use of process improvement tools and techniques, analytical techniques, and statistical applications.
  • Actively participates in projects and conversations with Emergency Services-focused peers in other divisions via corporate support structure and contributes to enterprise knowledge bank.
  • Support bed management or other improvement efforts adjacent to operations of Emergency Services.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Master’s degree preferred. Relative work experience and/or certifications may substitute.

Qualifications:

  • 7+ years professional experience; 4-6 years relevant work experience
  • Must be proficient in written and verbal skills
  • Experience within healthcare operations preferred
  • Travel required to facilities within the North Florida Division. 
Benefits

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare (Corporate), based in Nashville, Tennessee, supports a variety of corporate roles from business operations to administrative positions. Like our colleagues in any HCA Healthcare hospital, our corporate campus employees enjoy unparalleled resources and opportunities to reach their potential as healthcare leaders and innovators. From market rate compensation to continuing education and career advancement opportunities, every person has a solid foundation for success. Nashville is also home to our Executive Development Program, where exceptional employees are groomed to take on CNO- and COO-level roles in our hospitals. This selective program focuses on ethics, leadership and the financial and clinical knowledge required of professionals at this level of the industry.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Director Performance Improvement ER opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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