Hybrid Director, Liability Claims

at Lifepoint Health®

• Job title: Director, Liability Claims
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Brentwood, United States

About the role

• Director, Liability Claims overseeing medical professional and general liability claims for hospitals. Responsible for investigation, evaluation, and resolution of claims and managing claims litigation.

Responsibilities

• 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.