[Hiring] Litigation Manager @Tenet Healthcare Corporation

Role Description

• Manages docket of complex medical malpractice and general liability claims for acute hospitals and employed providers.
• Oversees all aspects of defense of medical malpractice and general liability insured litigation from incident reports, investigation, notice of claim, suit, discovery, mediation, settlement, arbitration or trial including:
  • Investigation and medical analysis – working with hospital administration, risk manager or patient safety manager to collect and review relevant information for claim evaluation including incident reports, medical records, billing records, contracts with co-defendants etc.
  • Escalate important incidents to leadership.
  • Retain and direct counsel as appropriate to defend litigation.
  • Assist counsel with witness coordination.
  • Assist counsel with preparation of discovery responses including obtaining responsive documents from the facilities.
  • Ongoing monitoring of claims and supervision of counsel to ensure appropriate litigation strategy is timely progressing such as timely filing of answers, expert retention, dispositive motions, mediations, trial preparation.
  • Ongoing case evaluation for reserve adjustment within litigation manager authority and prepare reports to VP/AGC and senior leadership to request additional authority or reserve increase as needed.
  • Attend mediations as negotiator for organization and trials to monitor and adjust strategy and escalate reports of anticipated outcome.
  • Prepare reports to insurance carriers as needed.
  • Regular meetings with VP/AGC for litigation to discuss high risk claims.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. Clinical degree or Juris Doctor preferred.
• Seven plus years of experience to include medical malpractice or healthcare related claims management.
• Proficiency in legal case management software and/or claims database systems, court filing portals.
• Healthcare and legal expertise such as working knowledge of medical procedures, terminology, healthcare standards of care, regulation, state court litigation procedures.
• Possess general research, analytical, and computer skills (intermediate to advanced skills on Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Extensive experience in negotiating and strategy experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken).
• Ability to work independently and possess keen time management and organizational skills.
• Strong customer service orientation and meticulous attention to detail required.
• Self-motivated, team player, and work well in high-energy, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization, including top executives and outside counsel.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.
• We will run a Motor Vehicle Records check on the final candidate.

Requirements

• Base pay: $105,000-$165,000 annually. Compensation depends on location, qualifications, and experience.
• Position may be eligible for an Annual Incentive Plan bonus of 10%-50% depending on role level.
• Management level positions may be eligible for sign-on and relocation bonuses.

Benefits

• The following benefits are available, subject to employment status:
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
  • Manager Time Off – 20 days per year.
  • Discretionary 401k match.
  • 10 paid holidays per year.
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts.
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.
  • Paid sick leave and other leave benefits are provided in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.