Director, Liability Claims
Lifepoint Health®
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Brentwood • Tennessee • United States
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About the role
- Responsible for the investigation, evaluation, and resolution of medical professional and general liability claims for assigned Hospitals.
- Perform duties to include, but not limited to, assignment of defense counsel, manage the litigation process, negotiate settlements and attend mediations and trials.
- Investigate incidents, claims, and exposures of hospitals and employed physicians.
- Manage and provide oversight to the Manager, Liability Claims during the litigation process.
- Evaluate financial exposure, setting financial reserves and reporting upstream when exposures exceed personal authority.
- Evaluate Company's exposure, set appropriate reserves, and communicate to Senior Director, Liability Claims.
- Maintain a current diary system to review progress of claims and litigation and update file status as the claim matures keeping in mind a plan for resolution.
- Direct Risk Managers and/or defense counsel in claims and litigation as they develop.
- Attend Mediations and Trials, providing supporting documentation if needed, representing the Company.
- Negotiate and extend settlement authority and resolve claims and suits of up to $200K, both formally in mediations and informally in direct negotiations.
- Review outside counsel's work product and fees and communicate to any involved parties.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree required with a minimum of 7 years with 3 years related risk specific experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
claims investigationlitigation managementsettlement negotiationfinancial evaluationrisk assessmentdiary system managementdocumentation reviewlegal complianceexposure evaluationsettlement authority
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipnegotiationorganizationalproblem-solvingattention to detailreliabilityoversightcollaborationdecision-making
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree