This individual will be responsible to investigate, evaluate, and resolve assigned professional liability and general liability claims involving TeamHealth regional and specialty operations in accordance with TeamHealth policies & procedures and industry best practices. Individual will manage the financial resources of TeamHealth by efficiently coordinating activity on assigned claims/ litigation and provide superior claim services to TeamHealth operations, claimants, claim Third Party Administrator and participating excess insurance participants. Individual will have a detailed knowledge of TeamHealth Operations and Physician Professional Liability/ Commercial General Liability insurance policy coverage. This individual will report to the TeamHealth Director of Claims.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Directly manages assigned claim inventory to achieve operational goals and optimal outcome on assigned cases.

• Manages and monitors medical professional liability claims in multiple jurisdictions

• Recommends and sets timely and adequate indemnity and expense reserves

• Responsible for communication with attorneys, physicians, client hospitals, insurance carriers, and division leadership concerning the status of claims

• Assumes the lead role in coordinating litigation management along with defense counsel and Western Litigation

• Attends and participates in settlement conferences, arbitrations, mediations, depositions, hearings, trials, and claims review meetings as required by policy or as directed

• Prepares in depth case analysis and makes settlement recommendations to the Sr. Director of Claims, the Vice President of Claims and Risk Management and Claims Review Committee

• Monitors assigned claim files for the timely submission of status reports from defense counsel and Western Litigation

• Utilizes a diary system to assist in the monitoring of claims

• Responsible for entering claims data in Origami Risk on assigned claims

• Maintains up to date knowledge on liability laws and practices in assigned states, makes recommendations when needed and participates in professional organizations

• Responsible for special projects as needed or directed