Jobs › Vizient

Performance Improvement Fellow

Vizient · Chicago, IL · $51,900–$87,900 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Apply at Vizient

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Why Vizient, and why this fellowship rather than a traditional role or a hospital fellowship?

What they are checking: Whether their interest is specific and thought through, matching what the personal statement is meant to show.

Tell me about a project where you improved a process. How did you know it was actually better?

What they are checking: Understanding of measurement in improvement work, not just doing tasks.

Tell me about a time you managed a project with several stakeholders who wanted different things.

What they are checking: Early project management skill and the ability to keep people aligned.

What healthcare issue do you care about most, and how could a performance improvement program help with it?

What they are checking: Genuine engagement with healthcare delivery and a link between passion and practical action.

Tell me about feedback you received that was hard to hear. What did you do with it?

What they are checking: Coachability, which matters a lot in a developmental fellowship.

What would you do

You'll be working directly for a senior vice president. How would you manage your work so they can trust you with more?

What they are checking: Maturity, reliability and communication habits that let a senior leader delegate confidently.

How would you go about learning what hospitals in a member network actually need from a program?

What they are checking: Curiosity and practical research methods like interviews, surveys and data, with members at the center.

You're given a vague assignment with no clear deliverable. What do you do first?

What they are checking: Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to ask good clarifying questions before diving in.

How would you design an education session that busy clinicians would actually attend and use?

What they are checking: Thinking about the learner's time and needs, relevant to the Education and Learning priorities.

About the work

What performance improvement methods have you used or studied, like Lean, Six Sigma or PDSA cycles?

What they are checking: Foundational improvement knowledge and whether they can apply it, not just name it.

Practice this interview out loud.

Offer builds a real interview for this exact role at Vizient from your resume and this job description, asks the questions one at a time, and tells you what landed. The first one is free.

Practice this out loud

The full job description

As published by Vizient.

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves . We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future. Applications submitted without a personal statement will not be considered. Please upload a single combined PDF containing both your resume and personal statement in the Resume/CV section of the application in the following order: 1) Resume 2) Personal statement (View details below) Required application materials: 1) Resume 2) Personal statement (1,000 words max) • Why Vizient • Why this fellowship Summary In this role the fellow will work directly with the SVP of Performance Improvement & National Networks to support key initiatives that advance Vizient's Member Networks, Performance Improvement, and Education & Learning strategic priorities. You will contribute to operations improvement, project management, and cross-functional collaborations with internal and external stakeholders to enhance existing performance improvement programs and services while helping develop innovative solutions that better meet providers' evolving needs. This is a full-time, one-year fellowship beginning in June 2027. What distinguishes the PI Fellowship at Vizient: The Vizient Performance Improvement Fellowship provides a uniquely comprehensive perspective on the shared challenges faced by healthcare organizations across the country. Within the organization, Fellows work closely with executive leadership, collaborate with project directors on critical initiatives that shape the healthcare industry, and have opportunities to lead projects aligned with their interests. Additionally, Fellows work alongside healthcare executives from over 200 of the leading academic medical centers, integrated delivery networks, community hospitals, and national health systems to address complex challenges in quality, safety, operations, and performance improvement. Responsibilities: • Lead high-impact strategic initiatives with Vizient members and cross-functional teams to improve quality, safety, operations, and performance. • Partner with executive leaders, subject matter experts, and external stakeholders to drive project execution. • Facilitate meetings, presentations, and collaborative workgroups with senior leaders and member organizations. • Conduct research, analyze quantitative and qualitative data, and translate findings into actionable recommendations. • Develop executive-level presentations, reports, white papers, and other deliverables to support strategic decision-making. • Contribute to the design and advancement of innovative performance improvement programs, products, and member resources. • Participate in executive leadership meetings and gain firsthand exposure to enterprise strategy and decision-making. Qualifications: • MHA, MPH, or Master’s degree in a related field is required. • No previous work experience is required. • Previous internships in a healthcare setting are strongly preferred. • Strong quantitative and project management skills, including familiarity with performance improvement methodology preferred. • Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational skills preferred. • Strong written and verbal skills and project management capabilities are preferred. • Willingness to travel. Application requirements: 1) Resume 2) Personal statement (1,000 words max) • Why Vizient • Why this fellowship Estimated Hiring Range: At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $51,900.00 to $87,900.00. This position is also incentive eligible. Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Apply at Vizient