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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Director of Risk Management

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Full-timeBradenton, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master’s degree in a field related to mental or behavioral health is required; a Bachelor’s degree is required for RN candidates.
  • Five years of clinical experience in a psychiatric inpatient or residential facility, with knowledge of high-risk areas.
  • Three years of management or leadership experience in a related field.
  • Working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
  • Advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory requirements and accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management.
  • Strong knowledge of Joint Commission, federal, and state regulatory standards.
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
  • Knowledge of crisis and behavior management.
  • Verbal and written communication skills to communicate clearly and concisely with patients, families, regulatory agencies, and law enforcement agencies.
  • Knowledge of healthcare quality and risk management principles.
  • Must pass a Level 2 background screening, including U.S. federal, state, and city checks with fingerprint submission, before starting employment.

Responsibilities

  • Safeguard facility assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance patient safety and quality of care.
  • Oversee risk management, performance improvement initiatives, staff education, and regulatory readiness.
  • Serve as the Facility Safety Officer to promote a safe and compliant environment.
  • Provide expertise on regulatory and compliance standards and processes.
  • Analyze data, report findings, educate staff, provide leadership, and remain accountable for related activities.
  • Collaborate with department directors and the executive team to implement corporate and facility risk-reduction strategies.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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