About the role#
The Quality Fellowship at Ochsner Health is a full-time, on-site program designed for graduate students to gain experience in organizational quality administration. Fellows rotate through various departments, including Clinical Operations, Hospital Operations, Strategy, Business Development, and Financial Analysis. You will work under the guidance of an executive preceptor, applying academic theories to real-world healthcare projects while developing leadership competencies.
What you'll do#
- Execute projects and initiatives across multiple rotations.
- Collaborate with executives, senior administration, and key stakeholders.
- Communicate project plans and progress to team members through reporting and presentations.
- Engage in professional development and receive regular feedback on your performance.
- Ensure all work complies with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain high standards for patient safety and privacy, reporting any compliance concerns immediately.
What you'll need#
- A Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Data Science, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Nursing, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of hospital operations and quality standards.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to various audiences.
- Ability to define project objectives, identify stakeholders, and manage resources.
- Preferred: Prior experience in healthcare quality improvement, patient safety, process improvement, or analytics.
- Required documentation: A current resume with cumulative graduate GPA, an unofficial transcript, a personal statement (maximum one page), and two letters of recommendation.
Location & details#
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time fellowship.
About Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health is a nonprofit healthcare provider based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 1942, the organization operates 47 hospitals and over 370 health and urgent care centers across the Gulf South. It employs more than 40,000 staff members and 5,000 physicians. The system provides medical care to over 1.6 million patients annually.
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