Director - Risk Management & Compliance (DC Market)

Responsibilities The George Washington University Hospital (GWU Hospital) is a 385-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC next to the Foggy Bottom metro. GWU Hospital serves a diverse group of patients- from residents to our nation’s leaders. As an academic medical center, GWU Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care.

This expertise includes cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women's health, trauma, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. https://www.gwhospital.com GWU Hospital is jointly owned and operated by George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), adjacent to the hospital, is the 11th oldest medical center in the country and the 1st in the nation's capital.

The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

Responsible for the ongoing, effective daily operation of Risk Management activities within the DC market. Such responsibilities include incorporation of the Corporate TERM Program into the overall functions of GW Health. Supervises all Risk Management department staff members.

Ensures continuous reporting to Administration and Corporate Risk Management. Benefit & Rewards Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Pet Insurance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities.

Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U. S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited.

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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution required. Master’s degree preferred.

Five to eight years of experience in risk management. Acute care experience preferred. Minimum three (3) years leadership experience in related field preferred.

Knowledge: Knowledgeable regarding Joint Commission Standards and CMS/DHS Regulations. Understanding of statistical analysis. Six Sigma ("Lean") knowledge preferred.

Strong leadership, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as ability to interact well with the public. Must have knowledge of PC and applications.

Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function thorough knowledge of hospital policies and procedures. Application of techniques such as RCA, FMEA and other quality tools. Must possess a detailed, in-depth knowledge of the principles of regulations, and standards to meet hospital, licensing, and accreditation.

Certification: Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) preferred. Travel

Travel within DC Market. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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