Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Manager | High-Impact Leadership Role | LTACH (Columbia, MO) Step Out of Bureaucracy—And Into Real Impact A growing hospital network is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality, risk, and patient safety initiatives at a 39-bed Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) in Columbia, MO. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll partner directly with the Hospital CEO and clinical leadership to improve outcomes for medically complex patients with longer-term recoveries (~25-day average stay). If you’re ready to own your department, influence real change, and see the impact of your work firsthand, this is a rare opportunity. Why This Role Stands Out Direct line to the Hospital CEO—high visibility and influence True ownership of Quality, Risk, and Safety programs Smaller hospital environment = faster decisions, meaningful impact Monday–Friday schedule—no weekends Opportunity to build and elevate programs, not just maintain them What You’ll Own Lead Quality & Performance Improvement initiatives end-to-end Drive regulatory compliance & accreditation readiness (CIHQ / Joint Commission) Oversee risk management, infection prevention, and patient safety programs Spearhead survey readiness and continuous improvement efforts Analyze and present quality metrics and outcomes to leadership Utilize quality tools (e.g., root cause analysis) to improve processes Partner closely with clinical and operational leaders to elevate care What You Bring 3+ years of experience in Quality, Risk, or Infection Control in healthcare Experience with regulatory/accreditation processes (The Joint Commission or CIHQ) Active clinical license (RN, RT, or similar) Experience with EMR/EHR systems Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills Preferred: Acute care or hospital-based experience CIHQ certification (or willingness to obtain) Compensation $96,000 – $105,000 base salary Benefits 4+ weeks PTO 401(k) with match Medical, dental, and vision coverage Tuition reimbursement up to $15K Disability and life insurance About the Organization Part of a privately owned hospital system specializing in transitional care for medically complex patients, offering the stability of an established network with the feel of a close-knit hospital team. Why Columbia, MO? Home to the University of Missouri Lively college-town atmosphere with a strong sense of community Growing healthcare hub with career stability and opportunity Lower cost of living with a balanced, high-quality lifestyle Interested? If you’re looking for a role where you can drive outcomes, work directly with leadership, and make a measurable impact quickly, this is worth a conversation.