Healthcare Risk Management and Compliance Attorney - Texas

Role Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Risk Management and Compliance Specialist with extensive experience in hospital systems in Texas. The successful candidate will be well-versed in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks within healthcare settings while promoting a culture of safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and assess potential risks in various healthcare settings, including hospitals and clinics.
• Develop and implement strategic risk mitigation plans to enhance patient safety and minimize liability.
• Manage legal and regulatory compliance, insurance policies, and claims processing efficiently.
• Collaborate with different departments to ensure safety and operational efficiency across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) required.
• JD preferred, but not required.
• At least 10 years of direct experience working in Texas and/or familiarity with Texas healthcare regulations.
• Extensive experience in risk management within a hospital system.
• Proven track record in clinical/patient safety, risk financing, legal and regulatory compliance, healthcare operations, and claims/litigation management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Compensation, Benefits & Location: 

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $140,000 and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more.  Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. 

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice. 

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

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