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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Director – Risk Management & Compliance - DC Market

Risk & ComplianceUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeWashington, DC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution is required.
  • Five to eight years of experience in risk management is required.
  • Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards and CMS/DHS regulations is required.
  • Understanding of statistical analysis is required.
  • Strong leadership, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, and interact effectively with the public, is required.
  • Knowledge of personal computers and applications is required.
  • Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function are required, as is thorough knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
  • Ability to apply techniques such as root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and other quality tools is required.
  • Detailed, in-depth knowledge of regulatory principles and standards needed to meet hospital, licensing, and accreditation requirements is required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the ongoing, effective daily operation of Risk Management activities within the DC market.
  • Incorporate the Corporate TERM Program into the overall functions of GW Health.
  • Supervise all Risk Management department staff members.
  • Ensure continuous reporting to Administration and Corporate Risk Management.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree is preferred.
  • Acute care experience is preferred.
  • A minimum of three years of leadership experience in a related field is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma (Lean) is preferred.
  • Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) certification is preferred.

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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