AVP Medical Prof Liability Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Columbia, MD (Job ID req30803)

Description

Responsible for managing MedStar's medical professional liability and corporate general liability claims and suits, including those involving any MedStar associate, including employed physicians. Responsible for fully supporting MedStar's captive insurance program, Greenspring Financial Insurance Limited (GFIL), as well as MedStar's early intervention, patient safety and loss prevention programs. The strategic importance of this position is to successfully manage the significant financial and reputational exposure to MedStar and MedStar Medical Group as a result of medical professional liability claims and the volatile medical professional liability climate in the jurisdictions in which MedStar operates. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Risk Management Services with matrix reporting to MedStar's Chief Medical Officer, and responsible for maintaining a strong working relationship with MedStar corporate leadership and hospital and ambulatory operational and senior leadership, the Assistant Vice President (AVP) has matrix responsibility for the hospital and ambulatory risk managers/directors.
Education

• Bachelor's degree Juris Doctor required
• Advanced degree preferred

• 5-7 years Professional and general liability claims/litigation management experience required and
• Clinical training preferred

• Must be licensed to practice law in the United States. Must Obtain license to practice law either in the State of Maryland, District of Columbia, or State of Virginia within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Professional insurance designations Upon Hire preferred

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation presence.
• Ability to form strong working relationships with both clinical and administrative leadership.
• The ability, interpersonal skill and empathetic demeanor to be able to successfully connect with patients and their families and MedStar staff, including nurses and physicians, at times of high stress. Ability to identify, analyze and evaluate complex clinical and legal problems and recommend solution.
• Able to make independent and timely decisions involving complex situations. Possesses the ability to work as an effective member, at times the leader, of multiple teams.
• Solid judgement, conceptual and anticipatory skills with a proven ability to think creatively and be flexible in order to meet all challenges. Proven high level of integrity and personal ethics.