900 Methodist

Hours of Work: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Days Of Week: Monday through Friday

Job Summary

The Corporate Risk Manager directly supports the Corporate Risk Management, claims and insurance functions for the enterprise and assists in the overall operations of the Office of Legal Affairs. The role includes attending internal and external meetings, depositions and trials within the Dallas‑Fort Worth Metropolitan area and at MHS facilities. The manager requires a strong foundation in Risk Management principles and experience in insurance and claims management within a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and evaluates complex medical professional liability, general liability, auto, property, and other liability claims while keeping the department leader apprised.
• Interviews medical providers, staff, witnesses, and other parties to obtain information used to assess liability exposure.
• Participates in enterprise‑wide organisational committees including RCAs, performance improvement, policy development and others.
• Ensures staff secure records required for investigation in anticipation of litigation.
• Evaluates cases for appropriate disposition and seeks authorisation for settlement from department leaders.
• Determines negotiation strategy and negotiates settlements with authority level in coordination with department leaders.
• Monitors external stakeholder performance (defence counsel, insurance coordinators, agent/brokers) and reports performance issues to department leaders.
• Assists in developing responses to written discovery, subpoenas, and other litigation documents with guidance of department leaders.
• Coordinates responses to subpoenas involving the medical centre, its employees, and external stakeholders such as prosecutor’s office, law enforcement agencies.
• Assists in identifying appropriate personnel for deposition testimony and provides support and guidance to employees during the process.
• Assists in responding to patient medical/billing record production requests in pending litigation and professional board matters.
• Monitors trials and attends pre‑trial proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations as necessary.
• Conducts post‑settlement debriefing with department leaders and prepares after‑action reports to the Clinical Effectiveness & Patient Safety department leader.
• Manages physician‑resident and nursing education programme for the enterprise.
• Submits new losses to external stakeholders including insurance carriers.
• Analyzes and evaluates general liability events to determine organisational exposure.
• Leads and maintains litigation files and litigation tracking reports/dashboard using claims management application.
• Assists in problem‑solving discussions with administrators, physicians, managers and clinical risk managers throughout the enterprise.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred; healthcare related field considered with experience.
• Master’s degree highly desirable.
• 5 years clinical experience (required).
• Minimum 3 years Risk Management experience or 2–3 years healthcare administration‑hospital operations experience.
• CPHRM or ARM certification preferred, otherwise willing to obtain certification within 6 months of eligibility.
• Minimum 4 years of claims experience (medical malpractice preferred) or insurance or healthcare risk management insurance experience.
• Knowledge of medical, legal, and insurance terminology required.
• Excellent assessment, communication, organisation and teaching skills.