Risk Manager

Job Title: Litigation Manager Location: On Site - Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States Salary: $80,000-$110,000 +Bonus Skills: Risk Management, Healthcare Operations, Claims Management, Legal Compliance, Patient Safety About the Opportunity: Join a mission-driven healthcare organization that provides a comprehensive range of medical services across hospital, clinic, and outpatient settings and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care and clinical excellence. As a Risk Manager, you will play a pivotal role in protecting organizational assets, advancing patient safety, and steering a robust risk culture within a dynamic and supportive environment in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Responsibilities: Oversee and manage the organization's risk management program, developing strategies to mitigate loss and ensure compliance with health care standards. Develop and implement comprehensive insurance programs, including risk identification, assessment of insurability, use of deductibles, and reinsurance strategies. Manage a portfolio of medical malpractice claims and litigation matters from inception through trial. Investigate potentially compensable events, compile and analyze data to identify risk trends, and drive organization-wide initiatives to minimize liability. Report all claims to insurance carriers, and coordinate claims management and legal defense activities. Monitor and assist with legal demands, preservation notices, legal holds, and facilitate the collection of discovery, medical, and billing records as required. Draft and review litigation-related documents and collaborate with internal and external counsel on legal proceedings. Serve as liaison between leadership, clinicians, claimants, attorneys, insurance companies, and insured parties to identify exposures and develop mitigation strategies. Conduct risk assessments, provide education, and analyze statistical trends to enforce continuous improvement in risk mitigation. Must-Have Skills: Bachelor's degree in healthcare or health administration and 5 years of healthcare experience such as APRN/RN with experience in Risk, Patient Safety, or Claims Management; OR Juris Doctor (J.D.) with a minimum of 2 years of legal-litigation practice (litigation, health law, or in-house). Knowledge of risk management principles, insurance processes, and professional liability management in a healthcare environment. Experience investigating, reporting, and managing claims, including coordination with legal and insurance teams. Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, compliance, and patient safety protocols. Excellent communication, analytical, and collaboration skills. Nice-to-Have Skills: Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Administration, or a related healthcare field. Current CPHRM (Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management) or ability to obtain within one year. Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or Healthcare Quality & Management (CHCQM). Experience with e-discovery, legal holds, and handling litigation documents in a healthcare setting.