Risk Manager

Sentara Hospitals

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Virginia Beach, VA Until 10/6/2026 2+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Risk Manager

Responsible for the facility/division's risk management activities, which include coordinating insurance coverage and risk financing, managing claims against the division/facility, interfacing with claims adjusters and defense legal counsel.

Also responsible for coordinating and maintaining a loss control program, administering the risk management program on a day-to-day basis, managing and analyzing risk management data, and conducting risk management educational programs. Coordinates with division leaders and collaborates with clinical teams to develop strategies to prevent medical error and reduce loss. Engages team members to evaluate incidents and conduct investigation provide for appropriate response to claims. Ensures compliance with risk management related laws and regulation to control and minimize losses.

Identifies trends and reviews System reports; conducts loss control audits; and conducts reviews to evaluate patient care quality and to identify possible risk exposures. Participates with select committees related to the assessment of patient care and safety, customer satisfaction and facility issues to assist in providing risk management expertise and direction.

Travel is required for this position, areas of coverage include: Hampton Roads (Williamsburg to Suffolk), Eastern North Carolina

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in related field required.
  • Masters degree in Business or Health related field preferred Name of Degree (Required)

Certification/Licensure

  • insurance Associate in Risk Management (ARM) certification, Certified Safety Professional (CSP),or Certified Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) required within 3 years of hire.

Experience

  • 2 years experience required which can include Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Compliance, Risk Management, Clinical Compliance, Patient Safety
  • from the following areas : healthcare, nursing, regulatory/compliance, business, risk management, legal, and/or insurance


Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

• Emergency Backup Care

• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k/403B with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

•Pet Insurance 
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.


In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

About this role

Summary

Manage facility's risk activities, insurance, claims, compliance, and risk education.

Job title

Risk Manager

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Virginia Beach, VA; travel required; remote allowed in specified states.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

risk managementinsuranceclaimscompliancedata analysis

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

insuranceclaimscompliancerisk analysisloss control
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Virginia Beach, VA, USA

On-site City