What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Manager- Risk (Acute) position at Universal Health Services, Inc. - Corporate Office - Remote?
Responsibilities
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. 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 96,700 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. www.uhs.com
The UHS Corporate Insurance team is hiring a Regional Manager- Risk (Acute Care) to provide analysis and oversight of the risk management and patient safety functions in a region or among a group of acute care division facilities.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Oversees ongoing TERM program effectiveness within each assigned UHS facility. Completes facility site visits and reports, identifies specific facility risk issues, potential problem areas, and provides direction for follow-up corrective action plans.
- Analyzes facility risk management reports including PCRs, Sarbanes Oxley, and responses to disseminated corporate initiatives.
- Provides guidance, oversight, and direction for addressing and preventing HPR/PCR risk issues, trends, and patterns.
- Monitors completion and submission of PCR related documents, plans of correction, RCAs, etc., for all serious events and ensures all required PCR information is accurate and provided in a timely manner.
- Acts as a resource for facility risk managers and the administrative/clinical leaders in the facility by effectively providing risk related consultation, interpreting the TERM elements, and providing necessary resources in the implementation of risk reduction initiatives.
- Oversees implementation of Patient Safety Council process and reporting, assists facilities in identifying specific risk issues and appropriate corrective actions, acts as a resource for the PSC and provides relevant risk-related reference materials and direction as needed.
- Researches, designs, develops, implements and monitors UHS Risk Management Best Practices, Safety Watch (Risk Alerts), resource policies, TERM compliance documents, etc.
- Participates in ongoing communications with other corporate departments relative to risk management issues as directed by the Sr Director Corporate Risk Management.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of eight years risk management experience in healthcare organization with increasing responsibility in risk prevention and risk management with progressive achievement. Master’s degree preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of risk identification and prevention techniques. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Knowledge of healthcare facility (Acute) operations, functions, and staffing requirements.
- Knowledge of medical/professional staff by-laws and governing board issues.
- Knowledge of insurance and loss control theory and practice in a healthcare environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles and procedures for the investigation and processing of professional liability/ medical malpractice claims.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policies and procedures.
- Ability to interpret data and translate abstract concepts into tangible information.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations, applicable state licensure and accreditation laws and regulations.
- Knowledge and skills with use of computer and various software products (i.e., Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook, MIDAS, STARS, etc.).
- Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
- Ability to work independently and with other team members.
- Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner, at times with constricted timelines.
- Frequent travel required.
This opportunity provides a rewarding career, challenging and rewarding work environment as well as growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries, including competitive compensation, excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan, and 401k with company match.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. 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 96,700 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. www.uhs.com
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
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