Quality Improvement Coach
Company: American Academy of Pediatrics
Category: Professional Services
Itasca
Type: Full Time
American Academy of Pediatrics seeks a Quality Improvement Coach who will support the implementation and evaluation of pediatric quality improvement (QI) initiatives and learning collaboratives across a national membership organization. Provide coaching to pediatric practices, networks, and health systems to advance quality, safety, and equity in child health. Facilitate learning collaboratives, promote data-informed improvement, and contribute to the optimization of quality measurement activities. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support program execution, assess outcomes, and build sustainable improvement capacity among members.
Salary range: $102,105.27 To $107,777.80 annually. They offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes healthcare and retirement savings plans. Click to see all benefits offered:Â https://downloads.aap.org/DOHRAS/BenefitsAtAAP.pdf.
Responsibilities:
- Provide coaching and technical assistance to pediatric practices and clinical teams on QI methodologies, including the Model for Improvement, PDSA cycles, and Lean approaches.
- Facilitate the design, implementation, and assessment of QI initiatives aligned with AAP program goals and evidence-based practices.
- Plan and facilitate virtual and in-person learning collaborative sessions, including content development, participant engagement, and follow-up activities.
- Assist participating teams in establishing aims, measures, and change strategies to support measurable Improvement.
- Develop and maintain QI tools, resources, and training materials to support member learning and program implementation.
- Facilitate the development, refinement, and monitoring of pediatric quality measures with internal teams and external partners.
- Develop data collection methods for QI projects including analysis and visualization efforts using EHRs, clinical registries, and other data sources.
- Translate data findings into practical insights and recommendations for participating practices and stakeholders.
- Monitor and communicate progress of QI initiatives and learning collaboratives to internal teams and program participants.
- Contribute to program evaluation activities, including data collection, analysis, and documentation of outcomes and lessons learned.
- Prepare summaries, reports, and presentations to communicate program activities and results.
- Manage alignment of measurement and improvement efforts by working with internal and external partners, including payers, measure stewards and quality networks.
- Integrate health equity principles into QI initiatives and collaborative activities.
- Build and maintain relationships with pediatric clinicians and organizations to support engagement and participation in AAP QI activities.
- Provide guidance on measurement, data use, and implementation strategies to program participants.
- Lead QI activities in assigned AAP learning sessions, webinars, meetings, and conferences related to QI initiatives.
- Contribute to grant-related activities, including proposal development and reporting, as needed.
- Stay current with best practices and emerging trends in pediatric QI and measurement; leverage knowledge to advance work activities.
