Area Quality and Safety Officer; CPHQ

Central Valley, California, United States

Were seeking an experienced Area Quality and Safety Officer to lead clinical quality strategy, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance across a complex healthcare system. This high-impact leadership role is responsible for driving a culture of safety and high reliability by leveraging best practices in quality, analytics, and team development. If you're a seasoned clinical leader with expertise in regulatory standards, systems-based thinking, and operational excellence this is your opportunity to make lasting, organization-wide change.

At Tap Healthcare, we connect healthcare leaders to opportunities where their vision, experience, and values shape safer, higher-quality care.

Masters degree in Business, Health Care, Public Administration, or a directly related field

Minimum ten years of combined experience in clinical and management roles within a health plan, healthcare system, or multi-provider environment

Minimum nine years in a leadership role (with or without direct reports)

At least eight years of experience in clinical settings or healthcare administration

At least seven years of experience in healthcare or a related field

Minimum six years of experience using databases and spreadsheets

Minimum four years of experience delivering training programs

Minimum four years managing operational or project budgets

Current RN license

CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) or other recognized quality certification

High Reliability Organization (HRO) training

Experience with Joint Commission, CMS, and CDPH regulatory standards

Performance Improvement (PI) training or certification

Ten or more years in quality or clinical leadership roles

Experience implementing Daily Management Systems

Background in team-based quality improvement initiatives

Full-time

At Tap Healthcare, we partner with transformative leaders ready to raise the bar in healthcare quality, safety, and outcomes. We align our candidates with organizations where innovation, accountability, and patient-centered excellence are not just values they're actions. When you're ready to lead with impact, Tap is here to support your next chapter.