Risk Manager

Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Corporate Integrity, Risk Management
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Exempt, On Site
Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, occasional night/weekend hours

Your role with us

At Salem Health, we know risk management is more than policies and claims, it’s about protecting our patients, providers, and community while supporting a culture of trust. As our Risk Manager, you’ll play a vital role across our health system, including Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital, and our growing network of primary and specialty clinics throughout Marion and Polk Counties.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives on variety, leadership, and collaboration. You’ll oversee our insurance program, including our captive, guide a talented team, and serve as the go-to expert for risk management education and support. You’ll partner closely with physicians, clinicians, and leaders at every level while building strong relationships with external partners such as brokers, underwriters, and claims professionals.

If you’re seeking a role where your expertise directly shapes the future of a health system, and where each day brings new challenges and opportunities, this could be the career-defining step you’ve been looking for.

What you'll do

• Guide the administration of our insurance program, including captive management, self-insured coverages, and claims coordination.
• Develop and support our systemwide risk management program, balancing prevention, coverage, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with leaders on contracts and projects, ensuring risks are managed and insurance requirements are met.
• Oversee claims and investigations involving professional liability, general liability, and worker’s compensation.
• Support medical and clinical staff with guidance on professional liability and medical/legal matters.
• Offer just-in-time coaching for staff and physicians, including preparation for patient/family disclosure discussions.
• Lead and mentor a dedicated team, fostering growth and collaboration.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, business, or health-related field.
• Five years of risk management experience in a healthcare facility or system with a minimum of 100 beds.

Additional Information

• The strongest candidates will have experience that spans beyond managing risk for clinics and critical access hospitals only, with preference toward experience managing risk for an independent health system working with a captive.
• Certified Professional Healthcare Risk Manager (CPHRM) preferred.
• Oregon Adjustor - General Lines must be obtained within six months of hire.
• Ability to read and understand Epic medical records highly preferred.

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.