Bariatric Program Manager
The Bariatric Program Manager supports the Bariatric Wellness Institute by advancing quality initiatives, tracking key program metrics, supporting performance improvement efforts, and helping maintain compliance with American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery standards. This role is responsible for coordinating quality data capture, analysis, education, regulatory readiness, and accreditation activities for the Bariatric Center of Excellence.
This position is ideal for a licensed healthcare professional with strong quality improvement experience, data analysis skills, and a passion for improving patient outcomes within a bariatric program.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities
The Bariatric Program Manager will be responsible for:
- Capturing, reviewing, and entering quality and performance data through observation, chart review, and database entry
- Retrieving and analyzing clinical effectiveness data to identify trends, opportunities, and performance improvement needs
- Supporting quality initiatives related to publicly reported measures, regulatory standards, and bariatric program goals
- Communicating data analysis, trends, and improvement opportunities to leadership, physicians, and hospital stakeholders
- Maintaining collaborative relationships with system and hospital teams
- Providing just-in-time education to staff on quality metrics, standards, and process updates
- Monitoring regulatory resources, industry literature, and best practices related to bariatric quality and accreditation
- Participating in annual reviews of system quality programs
- Supporting regulatory survey preparation and the survey process
- Designing and implementing focus studies related to quality and regulatory initiatives
- Coordinating the accreditation application and site visit process for Bariatric Center of Excellence designation
- Supervising support staff as needed
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Dietetics, Nutritional Science, Business Administration, or Healthcare Administration required
- Master’s degree in Healthcare, Health Information Management, or a business-related field preferred
- Minimum of three years of experience in healthcare quality improvement activities or programs required
- Bariatric program experience preferred
- Current Arizona licensure as a healthcare professional required, such as RDN, RN, or APP
- Membership with the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery required
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Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Abrazo Arrowhead Campus hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.
At Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
About the TeamA 217-bed hospital, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus has been serving the Glendale community since 1988. The hospital is recognized for providing advanced services, including cardiovascular, orthopedic, obstetrics and emergency care. Join our team!
Skills Required
- Master's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Advanced interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
- Ability to translate data into meaningful information to drive performance metrics
- 5+ years in a business development related role
- Experience in a leadership role managing specific service line administration
What We Do
Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) is a diversified healthcare services company headquartered in Dallas. Our care delivery network includes United Surgical Partners International, the largest ambulatory platform in the country, which operates ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals. We also operate a national portfolio of acute care and specialty hospitals, other outpatient facilities, a network of leading employed physicians and a global business center in Manila, Philippines. Our Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary provides revenue cycle management and value-based care services to hospitals, health systems, physician practices, employers, and other clients. Across the Tenet enterprise, we are united by our mission to deliver quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.tenethealth.com.
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