Director, Workers Comp (Legal)

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As a legal department, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace in which all Teammates feel that they are treated with respect, are valued for the skills and qualities they contribute and belong. We also believe that diversity extends beyond traditional protected classes to the fullness of lived experiences and backgrounds. Our investment in Diversity & Belonging means that we are better able to harness the wide range of talents and perspectives among our teammates to develop collaborative, creative, and effective solutions to an array of business challenges; but most importantly, because it is simply the right thing to do.

Sound like you? Then you might be a great fit for Director, Worker's Compensation with DaVita.

Here's what you can expect as a Director, Worker's Compensation at DaVita:

The Director of Workers' Compensation, Fleet, and Teammate Safety is a crucial leadership role within DaVita's Justice League of DaVita (JLD) Defenders team. This leader is responsible for the strategic direction and operational oversight of the Village's workers' compensation and auto claims programs, the management of DaVita's corporate fleet program, and the continuous improvement of our Teammate (TM) Safety initiatives.

We strive to create a collaborative environment where risks and hazards are proactively discovered and eliminated to ensure every teammate goes home safely. The ideal candidate will be a strong people leader who aligns with DaVita's Core Values and has a proven track record in claims advocacy, risk mitigation, and occupational safety.

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of claims supervisors, analysts, and specialists handling workers' compensation and auto liability claims.

• TPA Management: Oversee the relationship and performance guarantee program with our Third-Party Claims Administrator, ensuring optimal claims management, early intervention, and cost containment.

• Claims Advocacy & Management: Oversee the end-to-end claim lifecycle including claim intake, medical and disability management, reserve authority, and settlement negotiations.

• Return-to-Work (RTW) Coordination: Drive and expand the enterprise RTW process to decrease time away from work, reduce indemnity benefits, and support injured teammates.

• Fleet Oversight: Oversee DaVita's corporate fleet program, guiding the Fleet Coordinator in managing vehicle rosters, and registration and DOT compliance.

• Auto Claims: Manage the resolution of auto claims, ensuring proper coordination with auto liability insurance carriers and internal stakeholders.

• Driver Safety: Implement and enforce driver safety initiatives to reduce auto liability risks.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure enterprise-wide compliance with OSHA and EPA standards. Lead the response strategy for OSHA complaints, citations, and on-site inspections.

• Safety Reporting & Analytics: Oversee state-specific regulatory reporting, annual OSHA logs and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) surveys. Utilize Anaplan and Tableau to track TM injury trends and provide quarterly reporting for the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) dashboard.

• Program Development: Direct the Village's TM Safety initiatives, including the Safety Leader Program, safety training curricula via StarLearning, and the management of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

• Risk Mitigation: Evaluate and implement targeted injury prevention projects, such as the slip-resistant shoe program, safe patient handling, and ergonomics.

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or relevant industry designations (e.g., ARM, CSP, CPCU) strongly preferred.

• Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in risk management, workers' compensation claims administration.

• Subject Matter Expertise: Deep understanding of multi-state workers' compensation laws, OSHA regulations, and commercial auto/fleet liability.

• Vendor Management: Proven experience managing Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) and partnering with insurance brokers.

• Cultural Fit: Strong alignment with DaVita's Core Values: Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment, and Fun.
  
  Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
  * A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
  * Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
  * Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
  * Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
  * A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
  * Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.
  
  Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."
  
  Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.
  
  Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.

What We'll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out

• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita's online training platform StarLearning.

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.