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American Heart Association Program Consultant, Health Care, Quality

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today's biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all.

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Program Consultant, Health Care Quality supporting our National Center office in Dallas, TX. This position can be home based.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible, grant funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on August 3, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

The Program Consultant, Health Care Quality will be responsible for the implementation of quality programs aimed at improving care in patients with cardiovascular disease. Responsibilities include:

1. Lead the implementation of quality improvement projects to help healthcare providers treat cardiovascular disease in alignment with the organization's guidelines, providing consultation, support, and process mapping to identify improvement opportunities.
2. Develop and implement program strategies, serving as the main point of contact for hospitals and clinics while coordinating with staff and volunteers to ensure sustainability through ongoing resources and education.
3. Collaborate with clinicians to develop clinical decision support tools and address barriers to guideline adoption, improving patient outcomes by enhancing clinical workflows.
4. Communicate project progress with leadership, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure project deliverables are met according to timelines.
5. Oversee project documentation, including managing budgets, timelines, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.

2-5 years of related experience, with 4 years in healthcare or public health, including clinical, quality improvement, program development, and systems improvement.

3 years of project management experience, including managing budgets, timelines, and communication with team members and stakeholders.

Skilled in working with clinical audiences to drive change management and improve patient outcomes.

Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively engage with volunteers to increase motivation and participation.

Willingness to travel approximately 15% of the time, including overnight stays.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification.

Experience in the medical field, with a focus on healthcare quality or clinical settings.

The expected pay range will be $65,000 to $85,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.

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