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Quality Assurance Director

Acumen Health
Edmonton, AB

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Job details

Full-time
$100,000 a year
4 days ago

Qualifications

Nursing
Post-secondary education
Process improvement
Supervising experience
Project management
Quality assurance
Continuous improvement
Business
Leadership

Full job description

QUALITY ASSURANCE DIRECTOR

Department: Quality Assurance / Clinical Excellence / Operations

Reports To: COO / Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Oversees: AHT-IT / Nursing

Location / Work Model: Hybrid / Multi-site / Travel as Required

**While this role is posted under our Edmonton headquarters, we are open to considering candidates from our other Acumen locations. The successful candidate may have the opportunity to work from another Acumen office location. **

1. Role Summary

The Quality Assurance Director is responsible for leading quality, consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement across Acumen Health. This role ensures operational and clinical excellence by developing systems that monitor service quality, patient experience, documentation standards, regulatory compliance, and organizational performance. The Quality Assurance Director partners with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive a culture of accountability and excellence.

2. Key ResponsibilitiesQuality & Performance Oversight

Develop, implement, and oversee quality assurance programs across clinics and service lines
Monitor consistency in clinical and operational standards
Establish benchmarks, scorecards, and quality metrics to assess performance
Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement

Clinical Documentation & Compliance

Oversee chart audits and documentation quality standards
Ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of clinical records
Support adherence to regulatory, accreditation, and privacy requirements
Collaborate with teams to improve documentation efficiency and compliance

Patient Experience & Service Excellence

Monitor patient experience and satisfaction metrics
Investigate complaints, concerns, and service quality issues
Identify opportunities to improve patient flow, communication, and care consistency
Support initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and experience

Operational Process Improvement

Lead quality improvement projects and workflow optimization initiatives
Conduct operational reviews and recommend best practices
Support SOP development, implementation, and standardization
Work collaboratively with departments to reduce inefficiencies and risks

Risk Management & Governance

Identify operational, clinical, and compliance risks proactively
Support incident reporting, investigation, and resolution processes
Ensure organizational readiness for audits, reviews, and regulatory requirements
Develop quality assurance frameworks that support scalability and consistency

Leadership & Education

Educate and coach leaders and teams on quality standards and expectations
Support performance improvement planning where needed
Foster a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement

3. Core Competencies (Skills & Traits)Leadership Competencies

Strong quality improvement and systems-thinking mindset
Ability to influence teams and drive accountability
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strong leadership and coaching abilities

Technical Competencies

Clinical documentation review and audit experience
Quality assurance frameworks and compliance knowledge
Process improvement and workflow optimization
Data analysis, reporting, and KPI interpretation
Risk management and governance understanding

Behavioral Traits

Highly detail-oriented and analytical
Objective and solutions-focused
Strong integrity and professionalism
Collaborative communicator
Continuous improvement mindset

4. Performance Expectations (KPIs)

Success in this role may be measured through:

Documentation quality and audit scores
Compliance and regulatory adherence outcomes
Patient satisfaction and quality indicators
Reduction in operational inefficiencies and errors
Implementation and adoption of SOPs
Incident management and resolution effectiveness
Continuous improvement project success

5. Decision Authority

Can Approve:

Quality improvement recommendations
Documentation and process standards
Audit frameworks and reporting processes
SOP revisions and quality initiatives

Must Escalate:

High-risk compliance or legal concerns
Major operational risks or patient safety concerns
Significant organizational policy changes
Executive-level performance concerns

6. Required QualificationsEducation

Post-secondary education in Healthcare, Rehabilitation, Nursing, Quality Management, Business, or related field

Experience

Leadership experience in healthcare quality, operations, compliance, or clinical services preferred
Experience conducting audits, quality reviews, or process improvement initiatives
Strong understanding of healthcare documentation and patient-centered service delivery

Preferred Background

Experience in rehabilitation, orthopedics, disability management, or healthcare systems
Multi-site operational experience considered an asset
Experience with accreditation, quality assurance, or compliance frameworks preferred

7. Growth Pathway

Potential advancement opportunities include:

Senior Director, Quality & Clinical Excellence
Vice President, Clinical Operations or Quality
Chief Operating Officer (COO) / Executive Leadership

8. Internal Expectations

The Quality Assurance Director is expected to:

Lead with objectivity, accountability, and professionalism
Promote consistency and excellence across all service areas
Support teams through coaching and continuous improvement
Prioritize patient safety, quality, and operational effectiveness
Align quality initiatives with Acumen Health’s mission, values, and standards of care

Pay: $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Dental care
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
On-site gym
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care

Work Location: In person

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