Safety Manager

General Purpose The Safety Manager is responsible for delivering PACS's safety programs across a defined set of skilled nursing and post-acute facilities within an assigned region. The role owns regulatory compliance, audit and corrective action follow-through, facility-level coaching, and incident response across the assigned ops regions. Safety Managers are decision-makers within their region. They lead front-line OSHA inspection response, direct corrective actions, build working relationships with Executive Directors and Directors of Nursing, and partner with Workers' Compensation, Clinical Operations, and HR to reduce injury frequency, severity, and regulatory exposure. This role reports to the Director of Safety. Assigned region is defined at offer stage and may be adjusted as the PACS portfolio grows. Essential Duties Regional Safety Operations Own all safety operations across the assigned ops regions — including audits, hazard assessments, training delivery, committee oversight, and corrective action follow-throughMake day-to-day regulatory and operational decisions within the region without requiring escalation, except where escalation thresholds applyMaintain an accurate, current view of risk across all facilities in the region — including injury data, audit findings, open corrective actions, and facility-level safety committee activityTravel routinely within the assigned region to conduct on-site audits, deliver training, support incident response, and build facility relationships Compliance and Regulatory Response Serve as the front-line organizational representative for OSHA inspections, complaints, and document requests within the assigned regionMaintain OSHA-compliant documentation across all assigned facilities — including required programs, training records, OSHA 300 logs, and abatement documentationCoordinate with the Director of Safety on citations, informal conferences, and formal regulatory correspondenceTrack and apply state-plan-specific requirements (Cal/OSHA, OR-OSHA, WISHA, KY OSH, TN OSHA, or others as applicable to the assigned region)Prepare and submit document responses to OSHA within defined SLAs Facility Audits and Corrective Action Conduct or oversee structured safety audits across all assigned facilities on a defined cadenceIdentify high-risk facilities through audit findings and injury data; develop and execute facility-specific corrective action plansEnsure corrective actions are fully implemented and sustained — not just documentedDocument audit findings, hazards, and corrective action progress in PACS's safety systems and Origami Risk RMIS Coaching, Training, and Facility Leadership Support Build direct working relationships with Executive Directors, Directors of Nursing, and facility Safety Champions across the assigned regionDeliver OSHA-compliant training modules on-site and virtually, including PACS's existing program library (IIPP, WVPP, HazCom, BBP, EAP, Ergonomics, Combative Resident Safety)Coach facility leaders on inspection protocol, recordkeeping, investigation processes, and safety committee qualityInfluence facility leadership on safety priorities without direct authority over themLead regional safety committee calls and support LeadSafe huddle structure at the facility level Incident Response and Root Cause Analysis Lead root cause analyses for serious injuries and near-misses within the regionProvide tactical guidance for high-risk scenarios including combative residents, ergonomic transfers, bloodborne pathogen exposure, and slip/trip/fall hazardsPartner with the Workers' Compensation team to address elevated injury trends and high-cost claims at the facility levelInitiate post-incident documentation, abatement, and follow-up tracking New Acquisition Onboarding Lead rapid safety compliance alignment for new acquisitions joining the assigned regionConduct on-the-ground risk assessments at acquired facilities and develop remediation plansCoordinate implementation of PACS's safety programs at newly acquired facilities, including any state-plan-specific requirements Metrics, Reporting, and Cross-Functional Partnership Track injury data, hazard reports, audit findings, training completion, and corrective action closure across the assigned regionSubmit a weekly scorecard to the Director of Safety covering region performance, open items, and emerging risksProvide monthly metric reviews to the Director of Safety and contribute to quarterly strategic reviewsPartner with Workers' Compensation, Clinical Operations, HR, and Facilities at the regional level Authority and Escalation Safety Managers are authorized to make decisions within their region, including: Directing facility-level corrective actions and abatement plansConducting OSHA inspection walk-throughs and responding to document requestsApproving standard safety equipment and training expenditures within budgetCoordinating directly with facility EDs, DONs, and Regional Ops VPsAdjusting facility-level audit cadence and prioritization based on risk Escalation To The Director Of Safety Is Required For Serious incidentsOSHA citations, informal conferences, and formal regulatory correspondenceAcquisition remediation plans above defined cost or risk thresholdsMedia or litigation-adjacent eventsEnterprise program changes that affect other regionsWillful or repeat violations of any kind Required Qualifications 5+ years of progressive experience in occupational safety, with at least 3 years in healthcare or skilled nursing settings (or equivalent multi-site operational safety experience)Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 standards relevant to healthcare and long-term care settingsDirect experience handling OSHA inspections — at minimum has managed inspection response on behalf of an employerState-plan-specific expertise matching the assigned region (Cal/OSHA, WISHA, OR-OSHA, KY OSH, TN OSHA, or others as applicable)Multi-site operational experience — has supported safety programs across 20 or more facilities concurrently, or equivalent scopeAbility to travel 40–60% within the assigned regionBachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, or equivalent professional experience Preferred Qualifications Skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute experience strongly preferredASP, CSP, CHST, or equivalent certificationExperience with workers' compensation claim management and return-to-work programsPrior experience supporting acquisitions and integrating new facilities into enterprise safety programsExperience with Origami Risk or comparable RMIS platformsSpanish language proficiency (depending on assigned region) Leadership Competencies Operates independently and makes regulatory judgment calls without constant escalationInfluences senior facility leaders — including Executive Directors and Directors of Nursing — without direct authorityCommunicates clearly and persuasively in writing, especially in regulatory correspondenceManages competing priorities across a multi-facility, multi-state footprintMaintains composure and professionalism in high-stakes situations including active OSHA inspections and serious injury eventsBuilds trust quickly with facility teams, ops leaders, and regulatory contactsProactive and resourceful — flags emerging risk before it becomes a citation or claim Physical Demands Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching for 4–6 hours per day during on-site facility safety audits and OSHA walk-throughs.Occasional lifting and carrying of training materials or equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.Prolonged sitting, typing, and screen time during remote administrative days.Clear vision and hearing required to identify workplace hazards and lead active regulatory inspections.40–60% routine travel requiring prolonged driving and/or flights. Valid driver’s license required. Location: This is a remote role. Join PACS: Elevate Healthcare with Us! PACS is elevating healthcare by revolutionizing our approach to leadership and quality care. Guided by our core values of love, excellence, trust, accountability, mutual respect, and commitment, we strive to foster a culture of compassionate care within our teams and the communities we serve. As we grow rapidly, exciting opportunities await you to engage in impactful projects and contribute valuable insights to stakeholders nationwide. If you're ready to make a difference and embrace our mission of creating real change, we invite you to join us at PACS. Together, let’s shape the future of healthcare! Join Our Team and Thrive! At PACS, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer an exceptional benefits package designed to enhance your well-being and support your lifestyle. Our Comprehensive Benefits Include Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.PTO and Vacation: Benefit from generous paid time off and holidays to relax and recharge.Financial Wellness: Take advantage of Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to manage your healthcare expenses effectively.Retirement Planning: Secure your future with our 401(k) plan, complete with company contributions to help you build your retirement savings.Support When You Need It: Our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provides confidential support for personal and professional challenges. Join us at PACS and take advantage of a workplace that truly values you! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. 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