Healthcare Research Scientist

Overview Joint Commission seeks a Healthcare Research Scientist with deep expertise in causal inference and healthcare data analytics to advance our enterprise-wide research and improvement agenda. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in applying rigorous statistical methods to observational data, including electronic health records (EHRs) and administrative claims, to generate actionable insights that support health system improvement, quality improvement strategy, and public accountability. This individual must be adept at managing research partnerships and ensuring that externally communicated findings align with the Joint Commission’s strategic goals and mission. The role involves collaboration across Joint Commissions certification, accreditation, and performance measurement programs and helps extend the organization's analytic capabilities in ways that promote quality in healthcare delivery. Responsibilities Design and lead applied research studies that estimate associations and causal effects from non-randomized healthcare data, contribute to Joint Commissions priorities in quality measurement, accreditation and certification evaluation, and system-level learning. Develop and implement advanced analytic methods, including but not limited to instrumental variables, difference-in-differences, regression discontinuities marginal structural models, propensity score-based techniques, synthetic controls, and machine learning. Work with JC’s diverse data resources, including accreditation survey findings and patient level data (PLD) from participating health systems, as well as external sources such as Medicare and Medicaid claims. Build relationships and consensus across operational, clinical, and business functions to support the development, execution, and dissemination of research that advances Joint Commission priorities. Translate research findings into accessible, policy-relevant insights for diverse audiences including business leaders, regulat