DIR - RISK MANAGEMENT

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401K with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development

Job summary

Laurel Heights Hospital in Atlanta, GA seeks a Director of Risk Management to lead patient safety, risk reduction, and regulatory compliance initiatives. The role partners with multidisciplinary teams to oversee claims, conduct risk assessments, and drive quality improvements across services.

The candidate will manage the Patient Safety Council, integrate TERM program activities, and provide expert guidance to executives on risk strategies and compliant practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in related field required
• Master's degree from an accredited College or University in related field preferred
• Five (5) to Seven (7) years of experience in Risk Management required
• Minimum 3 years leadership experience in related field required, acute care experience preferred
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee claim management functions including investigation and analysis.
• Perform risk assessments for new services and programs.
• Conduct root cause analysis with action plan tracking and QA.
• Lead the Patient Safety Council and integrate TERM program into risk management.

Skills

Leadership experience

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR Director of Risk Management

Laurel Heights Hospital is a 112-bed facility located in Atlanta Ga. We are dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth. We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents that present with a broad range of psychiatric, behavioral disorders and autism. A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team works to partner with the youth and family to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment.

Much more online at http://www.laurelheightshospital.com

Director of Risk Management

The Director of Risk Management is responsible for the ongoing, effective operation of various patient safety and risk management activities. Such responsibilities include, but are not limited to: performance and oversight of the claim management functions including investigation and analysis, performance of risk assessments including new services, performance of root cause analysis for the system including action plan tracking and facilitation, and management of the Patient Safety Council with incorporation of the corporate TERM program into the overall risk management program. Works collaboratively with department directors and the executive team to implement Corporate and Facility risk reduction strategies. Provides expertise to regulatory and compliance standards and processes. Position entails data analysis, reporting, educating, providing leadership and being accountable for related activities.

Benefits for this position include

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in related field required

Master's degree from an accredited College or University in related field preferred

Five (5) to Seven (7) years of experience in Risk Management required

Minimum 3 years leadership experience in related field required, acute care experience preferred

Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) preferred.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.