Director, Risk Management

2 months ago


Morgantown, United States WVU Medicine Full time
This position will serve as the system-wide Director of Risk Management for WVUHS, its subsidiaries, and affiliated clinical practice plans, to include mitigation of professional liability claims, incidents, trends and related risks. This position will work closely with the WVUHS excess carriers to implement recommendations or requirements to satisfy risk control and underwriting needs, as well as those of System leadership and Legal department. The position will report to the Assistant Vice President, Corporate Insurance and Risk Management, and will assist with risk management functions of Augusta Insurance Company, LTD., self-insured programs, and commercial insurance across WVU Medicine.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor’s degree in nursing or medical-related field

EXPERIENCE:

1. Seven (7) years of experience in a healthcare setting.

2. Three (3) years of experience directly working for or with professional liability insurance carriers or captives.

3. Five (5) years of experience in claims and related legal proceedings.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Master’s degree in nursing or medical-related field.

2. Registered Nurse License.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five (5) years of experience directly working in Risk Management in a hospital or health system setting.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Analyze claims and loss runs across WVUHS to identify and implement necessary risk control communication and programs across system hospitals and healthcare specialties.

2. Identification, risk evaluation and coordination of corrective action implementation related to potential medical malpractice risk or claims issues.

3. Designs and implements processes that identify risk exposure and classify, measure and manage insurable risks. 

4. Provide consultation and support to hospital risk managers.

5. Chair the WVUHS Risk Management Affinity Group.

6. Review medical malpractice claim during intake for correct captive and/or carrier reporting. 

7. Functions as primary liaison & contact for the WVUHS Patient Safety Organization(ECRI), managing access and reporting responsibilities for all hospitals and locations, currently provided by ECRI. 8. Function as the on-call Director of Risk Management for WVUHS System Medical Group.

9. Interface with legal counsel for medical malpractice defense and related regulatory concerns.

10. CRM Liaison with excess and reinsurance carriers’ personnel on clinical risk related requirements or claim issues.

11. Monitors and works closely with clinical departments to ensure compliance with WVUHS procedures and policies.

12. Provide and/or coordinates intervention and education related to risk management issues to promote safe work practices and quality care and services.

13. Responsible for facilitating retrospective and prospective, proactive loss prevention harm reduction risk program. 

14. Completes clinical and enterprise risk assessments and conducts proactive educational sessions and presentations with clinical staff to support risk recognition and risk reduction.

15. Represents Risk Management in investigation and analysis of root causes, patterns, or trends that could result in compensatory or sentinel events. Provides leadership in the identification and implementation of corrective action plans where appropriate.

16. Develop reports and presentations to effectively provide the clinical or business case for risk control or corrective action plans to hospital leadership, captive and financial groups.

17. Actively participate in, or facilities, committees related to clinical risk management, patient safety, and quality improvement.

18. Participates in the WVUHS Workplace Violence Prevention Program

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must have manual dexterity to operate keyboards, telephones and other business equipment

2. Must have reading and comprehension ability and visual acuity must be within normal range

3. Ability to sit for extended periods of time

4. Long periods of standing or walking may be necessary

5. Some travel to other WVUHS hospital/entity locations

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. General office-like setting, with occasional travel required to other WVUHS facilities in West Virginia and the surrounding region.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Skilled in analyzing data to identify risks, gaps, root causes, patterns, or trends.

2. Must have excellent written/verbal communication and collaboration skills .

3. Demonstrates proficiency in presentation skills.



  • Morgantown, West Virginia, United States WVU Medicine Full time

    Job SummaryThis is a critical leadership role that oversees the system-wide risk management function for WVU Medicine, its subsidiaries, and affiliated clinical practice plans. The Director of Risk Management will be responsible for mitigating professional liability claims, incidents, trends, and related risks across the organization.Key...


  • Morgantown, United States Snowshoe Mountain Full time

    Please note, this position is located at Snowshoe Mountain Resort in Snowshoe, West Virginia Year RoundWork, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent.Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209Start Date: Hiring ImmediatelyThis is a Full Time Year Round PositionSchedule: May require...


  • Morgantown, United States Snowshoe Mountain Full time

    Please note, this position is located at Snowshoe Mountain Resort in Snowshoe, West Virginia Year RoundWork, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent.Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209Start Date: Hiring ImmediatelyThis is a Full Time Year Round PositionSchedule: May require...


  • Morgantown, West Virginia, United States Select Medical Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Director of Case ManagementLocation: Morgantown, WVJob Type: Full-timeAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Case Management to join our team at Select Medical. As a Director of Case Management, you will be responsible for leading our case management department and ensuring that our patients...


  • Morgantown, West Virginia, United States Select Medical Full time

    Job Title: Director of Case ManagementAt Select Medical, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Case Management to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing the case management department and ensuring that our patients receive the highest level of care.Responsibilities:Develop and...


  • Morgantown, West Virginia, United States Select Specialty Hospital Full time

    Job Title: Director of Case ManagementAt Select Specialty Hospital, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Case Management to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing the case management department and ensuring that our patients receive the highest level of...


  • Morgantown, West Virginia, United States Select Medical Full time

    Job SummaryAs the Director of Case Management at Select Medical, you will be responsible for leading the case management department and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. This role requires a strong clinical background and leadership skills to manage a team of case managers and develop effective strategies for patient care.Key...


  • Morgantown, West Virginia, United States Select Medical Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Care Leader to join our team at Select Medical. As a Director of Case Management, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest quality patient care and outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement effective case management strategies to optimize patient care and outcomes.Collaborate with...

  • Executive Director

    2 weeks ago


    Morgantown, United States Abraxas Youth and Family Services Full time

    Position: Executive Director Location: Abraxas Academy | 1000 Academy Dr. | Morgantown, PA 19543 Abraxas Youth & Family Services is currently looking for a solutions-oriented Executive Director at our Abraxas Academy program.If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a great organization & make a meaningful difference in the lives of at-risk youth,...


  • Morgantown, West Virginia, United States Select Medical Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Case Management to join our team at Select Medical. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing the case management department and ensuring that our patients receive the highest level of care.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement effective case...


  • Morgantown, West Virginia, United States J.B. Poindexter Full time

    Business Development ManagerThis exciting role as the Business Development Manager will report to the Chief Commercial Officer and be responsible for driving the development of programs that support the organization's main objectives in maintaining and increasing market share.Key Responsibilities:Provide business development leadership to grow business...

  • Program Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Morgantown, West Virginia, United States West Virginia University Full time

    About the OpportunityThe Program Manager for Adventure WV plays a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of educational and experiential programs throughout the year.This position requires expertise in experiential and leadership theory, experience in training leaders across technical disciplines, and a commitment to fostering a culture of feedback and...


  • Morgantown, United States WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital Full time

    This position develops and leads the Human Resources team in the areas of recruitment, organizational and performance management, succession planning, change management, and employee relations by implementing the WVU Medicine vision for human resources and optimizing team performance. Responsible for developing a philosophy for managing the human resource...


  • Morgantown, United States WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital Full time

    This position develops and leads the Human Resources team in the areas of recruitment, organizational and performance management, succession planning, change management, and employee relations by implementing the WVU Medicine vision for human resources and optimizing team performance. Responsible for developing a philosophy for managing the human resource...

  • Program Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Morgantown, Pennsylvania, United States Apis Services, Inc. Full time

    Program Manager Job SummaryAbraxas Youth & Family Services is seeking a skilled Program Manager to oversee and coordinate direct services and related activities of the program/facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in residential and non-residential program management, with a focus on supervising and developing staff, ensuring quality...

  • Nurse Practitioner

    4 weeks ago


    Morgantown, West Virginia, United States Matrix Medical Network Full time

    About UsMatrix Medical Network is a leading provider of clinical services and care management solutions. Our team of experienced clinicians works closely with primary care providers and at-risk health plan members to deliver high-quality care and improve health outcomes.We offer a range of clinical services, including home risk assessments, to help identify...


  • Morgantown, West Virginia, United States CAMC Health System Full time

    Job SummaryThe Director of Financial Operations plays a key role in the Financial Optimization team, collaborating with business unit leaders and executive leadership to provide ongoing analysis, recommendations, and financial input for operational efficiency and margin enhancement. This role serves as a liaison between the Accounting and Financial Reporting...


  • Morgantown, West Virginia, United States WVU Medicine Full time

    Job SummaryThis role is responsible for leading the development and implementation of managed care contracting strategies for WVU Medicine. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare contracting, negotiation, and leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement managed care contracting strategies to achieve organizational...


  • Morgantown, United States WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital Full time

    This position develops and leads the Human Resources team in the areas of recruitment, organizational and performance management, succession planning, change management, and employee relations by implementing the WVU Medicine vision for human resources and optimizing team performance. Responsible for developing a philosophy for managing the human resource...


  • Morgantown, United States WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital Full time

    This position develops and leads the Human Resources team in the areas of recruitment, organizational and performance management, succession planning, change management, and employee relations by implementing the WVU Medicine vision for human resources and optimizing team performance. Responsible for developing a philosophy for managing the human resource...