Risk Manager (Freelance / Full-Time)
Location : Titusville, FL
Estimated Salary : $90,000 - $108,000 per year
Schedule : Monday–Friday, 8 : 00 AM – 4 : 30 PM | 40 hours / week
Role Summary
As a Risk Manager , you will lead strategic initiatives to support and strengthen the organization's risk management and patient safety programs. This role focuses on clinical risk assessment, peer review coordination, and overall process improvement to ensure compliance, quality, and safety across the healthcare system. You'll collaborate with leadership and multidisciplinary teams to ensure that policies, standards, and procedures meet the highest benchmarks in healthcare.
You will report to the Senior Vice President of Transformation and hold 24 / 7 accountability for risk management operations.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Oversight
- Lead planning and execution within risk management functions to support organizational goals.
- Drive the execution of growth and compliance strategies that align with the organization's long-term objectives.
- Monitor and ensure department metrics meet national benchmarks across people, service, quality, growth, and finance pillars.
Clinical Risk & Peer Review
Coordinate with medical and nursing leadership to develop clinical peer review criteria and processes.Evaluate incident reports, patient / family concerns, and staff input to identify quality-of-care issues.Organize peer review documentation and support quality improvement activities.Compliance & Quality Assurance
Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including Joint Commission and CMS standards.Guide accreditation, certification, and audit readiness across departments.Ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting.Team Engagement & Development
Create a collaborative and safe work environment that supports employee engagement.Oversee training, mentorship, and performance management for team members.Act as a backup to staff when needed to ensure operational continuity.Financial Responsibility
Manage department budgets, control operational costs, and implement corrective measures for variances.Contribute to long-term financial sustainability while maintaining high-quality service.Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in a related field required.An Associate's degree with 2+ years of supervisory experience may substitute.Experience
5+ years of experience in healthcare risk management preferred.3+ years in a related field with at least 2 years in a leadership role required.Knowledge in self-insurance or captive insurance entities is a plus.Certifications
Six Sigma Green Belt certification (required within 1 year of hire).Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) preferred.National Risk Management certification also preferred.Full-Time Benefits
Coverage begins Day 1Health, dental, and vision insurance403(b) retirement planTuition reimbursement and educational assistanceFlexible spending accounts and supplemental insurance152 hours of personal leave annuallyEmployee assistance programs and more