ASSOCIATE SYSTEM DIRECTOR

Whether your skills lie in patient care or administration and you prefer to work in not-for-profit health care, CHRISTUS Health facilities may have a career opportunity for you. CHRISTUS Health and our facilities are committed to being an equal opportunity employer as part of our on-going mission. It is the policy of CHRISTUS Health not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, orientation, disability, age or national origin.Work Schedule: DaysAverage Hours Per Week: 40 plusTravel Involved: 31-40%Job Type: Full Time Relocation package offered:Category: OtherJob Description: The Associate System Director of Risk Management teams with the Director of Risk Management in development and implementation of risk finance, loss prevention and claims management strategies for CHRISTUS Health. The Associate System Director of Risk Management should be prepared to lead the Risk Management Department in two years.CHRISTUS Health is committed to providing meaningful benefits for you and your family and to sharing with you the prosperity you help create. We support our health care teams with competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package.
Medical Health Coverage
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Long-Term Disability
Group Term Life
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
REQUIREMENTS
Skills: Vision and strategic sense to foresee and avoid or minimize major risks
Ability to identify and effectively promote risk management legislative priorities
Superior negotiating skills with a demonstrated understanding of the art of problem solving
Ability to multi-task and prioritize while keeping personal and department focus on goals that make a difference
Superior coaching and mentoring skills.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence and professional ethics
Exceptional team building, collaborative and presentation skills
Advanced knowledge of risk financing tools and concepts
Advanced knowledge of medical malpractice, employment, contract, insurance and general tort law
Knowledge of basic concepts of medical practice and standards of care
Possess skills and commitment to make CHRISTUS Health a leader in applying enterprise risk management to health care
Bachelor degree
JD or Master's degree in business administration, health care administration or
related fields a plus
Risk Management certification a plusExperience:
10 or more years in all aspects of health care risk management with significant responsibilities or exposure to risk finance, claims management and loss prevention