SPS Careers
Join Us in Advancing Safer Care for Children
At Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS), we believe every child deserves the safest care possible.
SPS is a collaborative network of children's hospitals and healthcare leaders working together to eliminate preventable harm and improve outcomes for patients and families. Through collaboration, learning, and improvement, SPS supports healthcare organizations in advancing patient safety and healthcare quality.
When you join SPS, you become part of a mission-driven team dedicated to helping healthcare organizations learn from one another, improve systems of care, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.
Why Work at SPS?
Working at SPS means:
Supporting a nationally recognized patient safety movement
Collaborating with children's hospitals and healthcare leaders
Working alongside passionate professionals committed to improvement
Contributing to initiatives that improve care for patients and families
Being part of a culture that values learning, collaboration, innovation, and service
Current Opportunities
Safety Improvement Advisor
The Safety Improvement Advisor partners directly with SPS member hospitals to strengthen patient safety and accelerate improvement efforts. Serving as a coach, facilitator, and trusted advisor, this role helps leaders and frontline teams apply improvement science, safety science, and proven practices to reduce harm and improve outcomes. Safety Improvement Advisors also support network-wide learning, collaboration, and implementation of SPS strategic priorities.
Safety Improvement Leader
The Safety Improvement Leader provides strategic leadership for SPS safety improvement portfolios and helps guide the network's approach to eliminating serious harm. Working closely with hospital executives, physicians, safety leaders, and improvement teams, this role advances improvement strategies, supports member engagement, and ensures alignment across SPS initiatives. The Safety Improvement Leader also coaches Safety Improvement Advisors and collaborates across SPS teams to drive system-wide learning and improvement.
Executive Support Project Specialist
The Executive Support Project Specialist provides executive support and project coordination for SPS leadership, helping transform strategic ideas into actionable plans. This role manages scheduling, meeting preparation, travel coordination, and leadership operations while supporting the development of new initiatives and partnerships. By bridging executive planning and project execution, the specialist helps ensure organizational priorities move efficiently from concept to implementation.
Apply Now
Interested candidates should complete the online application and submit a resume.
Resume Instructions
After submitting the application form, please email your resume to: careers@solutionsforpatientsafety.org.
Subject line: [Position Name] – Last Name, First Name
Applications will not be considered complete until both the application form and resume have been received.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by: September 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Hiring Process: What to Expect
• Applications will be reviewed following the application deadline.
• Candidates selected for next steps will be contacted directly by SPS.
• To help ensure a fair and consistent process for all applicants, please do not contact SPS team members regarding application status.
Need Help?
If you experience technical difficulties completing or submitting the application, please email careers@solutionsforpatientsafety.org and include the position title in the subject line.
Privacy Statement
Information submitted through the application process will be used solely for recruitment and hiring purposes and will be reviewed only by individuals involved in the candidate selection process.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Solutions for Patient Safety is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and organizational needs without regard to any protected status under applicable law.