Director of Quality and Patient Safety - Behavioral Health

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Quality and Patient Safety - Behavioral Health at Summit BHC a 4.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This General Medicine position at Summit BHC is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

This position is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Quality improvement, Patient safety, Regulatory compliance, Risk management, Behavioral health, Data analysis, QAPI frameworks, Root cause analysis. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Director of Quality and Patient Safety leads performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and safety initiatives across multiple behavioral health sites. This role involves conducting risk assessments, supervising quality directors, and ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and stra...

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefit Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.