Performance Excellence Consultant

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky. 

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. 

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states. 

Job Summary / Purpose
As a Performance Consultant, you will be responsible for improving the performance and effectiveness of our clients' operations through analysis and implementation of innovative solutions. This individual should have a passion for helping organizations achieve their goals and a drive for continuous improvement.
 
Essential Functions
1. Conduct comprehensive assessments of hospital operations to identify areas for improvement.
2. Develop and implement performance improvement plans, including process re-engineering and technology solutions
2. Partner with clients to ensure successful implementation and sustainability of performance improvement initiatives
4. Conduct data analysis and provide insights and recommendations to drive continuous improvement
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of performance improvement initiatives with overall organizational strategy
6. Provide ongoing support and coaching to clients to ensure ongoing performance improvement

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors in Business Administration or Operations Management or Industrial Engineering required. 
• Masters in relevant field preferred. 
• 5+ years of experience in performance consulting or related field preferred. 

Licensure and Certifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (LSSBB) preferred.