Athletico · 4 hours ago
Manager, Risk Management
Oak Brook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$115K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expAthletico is committed to empowering people through exceptional fitness and rehabilitative services. The Manager, Risk Management is responsible for overseeing the management and mitigation of risks associated with patient injuries and liability claims, working closely with various teams to enhance patient safety and ensure timely claim resolutions.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Manage claims arising from patient injuries, adverse clinical events, and allegations of malpractice or general negligence
Oversee the investigation of incidents and claims, including review of medical records, interviews, timelines, and root‑cause analyses
Evaluate liability exposure, damages, and settlement potential in collaboration with attorneys and carriers insurers
Oversee adverse event and incident reporting related to patient injuries or near misses
Identify trends, patterns, and systemic risks contributing to patient harm or claim frequency
Escalate high‑risk incidents and unusual events to field and corporate leadership in accordance with policy
Partner with operational and clinical leaders to develop and implement corrective action plans
Translate claim findings into process improvements, staff education, and policy updates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a healthcare, physical therapy, athletic training, risk management, business or related field required
General knowledge of healthcare operations and laws related to patient safety, adverse event reporting, and liability exposure
Outstanding written and oral communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills; ability to engage with all levels of an organization
Demonstrates ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and exercise independent judgement on matters of significance
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
Ability to fulfill office activities including, but not limited to, remain stationary for extended periods of time (i.e., while working at a desk), stoop/kneel/crouch, travel around the office, communicate with others (verbal and written), and use fine motor skills including fine hand manipulation and keyboarding
Ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds
Travel may be required
Preferred
3 years' experience administering or supporting medical malpractice claims, patient safety, or liability insurance
Preferred certification as Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM), Professional Liability Claims specialization, or Certified Patient Safety Professional (CPPS)
Company
Athletico
An Oak Brook, Ill.-based portfolio company of Harvest Partners
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Harvest Partners
2014-05-20Private Equity
2011-07-25Acquired
Leadership Team
Daniel Guill
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Kaufman
President
Recent News
2025-05-30
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