Hospital Director​/Risk Management

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller‑town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its caregivers. That’s why we’re looking for health professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We’re looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. Exceptional professionals who share our vision and values are invited to apply.

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Position:
Director of Risk Management

Position Summary: The Director of Risk will serve as the liaison between local facility and the corporate risk hierarchy. This will include the appropriate investigation and reporting of risk events through corporate informational systems. The Director of Risk will oversee the data acquisition and analyses performed by the risk analysts from the incident reporting system as the facility.

Provision of Services: Demonstrates leadership and participation in the provision of departmental reports and patient‑safety initiatives. This includes reporting to various risk‑reduction teams, the CEO, Medical Staff Office, and Corporate Risk. Responds to department needs with the ability to prioritize and direct departmental processes and activities. Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills in preparing claim files on potential and actual claims. Demonstrates appropriate leadership skills in planning, organizing, and coordinating risk activities in relation to the UHS and NWTHS mission, vision, strategic goals, and values, and in accordance with JCAHO’s leadership standards.

Operational Excellence: Operates departments of responsibility in such a way as to meet the fiscal goals of the organization. Implements value‑added programs and services. Manages the satisfaction of department customers to include patients, employees and physicians through effective communication and appropriate responsiveness to customer issues.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and 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!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retention Bonus Program
• Loan forgiveness Program
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree, MS in nursing or Master degree in related field preferred.
• Five years’ experience in healthcare Risk Management.
• Five years clinical or healthcare experience preferred.
• Seven years of professional experience that demonstrates a progressive leadership background.
• Interview skills and experience in incident investigation.
• Demonstrates high level of organization skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge of computer…