SVP, Litigation and Risk

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the analysis of each newly reported incident and/or claim to determine appropriateness of early resolution, coverage, timely reporting to carriers, assignment and proactive management of outside counsel, aggressive direct claims handling, direct litigation participation, oversight, and development of a plan to achieve a beneficial timely conclusion.
• Responsible for developing and updating defense counsel guidelines and ensuring guidelines are followed.
• Participate in site visits, mediations, and/or court proceedings.
• Oversee early resolution program.
• Work closely with Senior Director of Insurance and Claims to oversee placement and operational leadership for all ARH insurance programs.
• Keep Chief Legal Officer informed of material incidents, claims, and status of litigations.
• Provide education to providers and others within the organization on litigation trends, deposition skills, litigation avoidance.

Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in good standing (Kentucky or West Virginia preferred).
• Minimum Work Experience: At least 5 years in healthcare related legal practice required. Medical malpractice and healthcare/hospital system experience are strongly preferred.
• Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities: Litigation experience, preferably in the area of medical malpractice. Exhibits business operations knowledge. Highly developed communications, team player, change agent, strategic and creative, excellent project management skills and the ability to drive performance. Excellent judgment, executive presence, and ability to influence across all levels of the organization, including Board/committee interaction. Great interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and flexibility, and the ability to interface effectively and engender trust and confidence with personnel internally and externally to ARH. Handles confidential and sensitive information with discretion.