Hours of Work :

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Days Of Week :

Monday through Friday

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Mission and Vision.  Methodist Health System (MHS) is a $2 billion health system in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan area with 6 general acute care hospitals and 1 general acute care hospital under construction.  Our mission is to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare.  We strive to be the trusted choice for health and wellness.  Our mission will inspire your day-to-day work.

Join our Team. We’ve been named among the Best Places to Work for 15 consecutive years by the Dallas Business Journal. But, most importantly, we have created the kind of culture where employees are valued by leadership, are part of process initiatives, and truly support each other as a team.  The Office of Legal Affairs is dynamic and growing; collaborative and creative in our approach; and we like to have fun.  We support remote work and the positive impact it can have on team members’ productivity and well-being. 

Summary.  The Corporate Risk Manager role directly supports the Corporate Risk Management, claims and insurance functions for the enterprise and assists in the overall operations of the Office of Legal Affairs. The Corporate Risk Manager will be responsible to attend internal and external meetings, depositions and trials within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan area as well as at MHS’s owned and/or operated facilities.

The Corporate Risk Manager will be expected to have a strong foundation in Risk Management principles.  Insurance and claims management experience in a healthcare setting is preferred, along with a strong desire to acquire new knowledge.  An in-depth knowledge of medico-legal terminology is preferred.  A strong desire to expand their knowledge base to positively contribute to a strong, expert, and cohesive group is important.  The Corporate Risk Manager will be required to use the Claims Management Systems, expense/billing and contract management systems, and their Microsoft Office skills to elevate the level of service the Office of Legal Affairs provides to the enterprise. Exceptional oral and written communication skills are required to support the department’s mission and goals along with being detail oriented, logical, and an ability to methodically approach problem solving. 

The Corporate Risk Manager will work under the direction and supervision of the AVP, Corporate Risk Management.

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

• Investigates and evaluates complex medical professional liability, general liability, auto, property, and other liability claims while keeping the department leader apprised

• Interviews medical providers, staff, witnesses, and other parties to obtain information used to assess liability exposure

• Participates in enterprise-wide organizational committees including RCAs, performance improvement, policy development and others

• Ensures staff secure records required for investigation in anticipation of litigation

• Evaluates cases for appropriate disposition and seeks authority for settlement from department leaders

• Determines negotiation strategy and negotiates settlements with authority level in coordination with department leaders

• Monitors external stakeholder performance, i.e. defense counsel, insurance coordinators, agent/brokers and reports performance issues to department leaders

• Assists in developing responses to written discovery, including interrogatories, notices to produce, and requests for admission with the guidance of department leaders

• Coordinates responses to various subpoenas involving the medical center and/or its employees

• Coordinates with external stakeholders, i.e. Prosecutor’s Office, law enforcement agencies etc. requests for staff interviews and/or testimony

• Assists in identifying appropriate personnel for production for deposition testimony and provides support and guidance to employees during the process

• Assists in responding to patient medical/billing record production requests in pending litigation and/or professional Board matters

• Monitors trials and attends pre-trial proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations, as necessary

• Conducts post-settlement debriefing with department leaders and prepares after action report to the Clinical Effectiveness & Patient Safety department leader

• Manages physician-resident and nursing education program for the enterprise

• Submits new losses to external stakeholders including insurance carriers

• Analyzes and evaluates general liability events to determine organizational exposure

• Leads and maintains litigation files and litigation tracking reports/dashboard using claims management application

• Assists in problem-solving discussions with administrators, physicians, managers and clinical risk managers throughout the enterprise

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.  Healthcare related field will be considered when paired with experience. Master’s degree highly desirable

• 5 years clinical experience (Required)

• Minimum 3 years Risk Management experience or 2 - 3 years healthcare administration-hospital operations (preferred)

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM), Associate in Risk Management (ARM) preferred.  Alternatively, must be willing to obtain certification within 6 months of eligibility

• Minimum 4 years of claims experience (medical malpractice preferred), insurance, or health care risk management insurance experience (preferred)

• Knowledge of medical, legal, and insurance terminology required

• Excellent assessment, communication, organization and teaching skills

Methodist Health System is a highly revered, leading nonprofit healthcare organization in Dallas, Texas. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist includes 13 hospitals, either through ownership or affiliation. Our wholly owned and full-service hospitals include Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, Methodist Midlothian, Methodist Richardson, and Methodist Southlake Medical Centers. Our affiliated physician organization is Methodist Medical Group, which includes more than 50 healthcare clinics, two concierge medicine clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care platform known as MethodistNOW. At Methodist, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve — one that is welcoming of the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the honors we’ve earned:

• Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review

• Named on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity, 2022

• Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation

• One of three Top Healthcare Diversity Organizations in the U.S., 2019

• Ranked No. 2 on DiversityInc’s List of Top Hospitals and Health Systems in America, 2018

• Newsweek named Methodist America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2023

Our Care Commitments

• Take Care of Patients

• Take Care of Each Other

• Take Care of Ourselves

• Take Care of Methodist

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027

• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026

• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026

• TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026

• Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026

• Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025

• Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025

• Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025

• Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025

• Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025