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University of Kansas Medical Center

<div><div>Mentor Teacher</div> 

Department: 
Project Eagle 
- 
Educare Leadership 
 
Position Title: 
Mentor Teacher 
 
Job Family Group:
 
Professional Staff 
 
Job Description Summary: 
Project Eagle is an early childhood program focused on preparing children, engaging families, and promoting excellence for children and families in Kansas City, Kansas. Project Eagle provides home-based and center-based services to pregnant women and/or children ages birth to five through a variety of programs, the largest being Early Head Start. Project Eagle is also a member of the Educare Learning Network, part of a national initiative that serves as a platform for broader change, inspiring high-quality programs in communities, improving public policies within each state, and demonstrating a comprehensive approach to the first five years of life and learning.
 
 
The Mentor Teacher facilitates full and effective implementation of Project Eagle/Educare of Kansas City's Core Features and evidence-based instructional practices to continuously improve teaching and learning with the aim of accelerating children's learning, development and school readiness outcomes. Mentor Teachers provide teacher leadership in the 1) design, delivery and coordination of intensive professional development; 2) education program development; 3) facilitation of multidisciplinary collaboration; and 4) administrative support. 
 
Job Description: 
 
Job Duties 
 
Professional Development 
 
Mentor Teachers promote a culture of collaboration and structure contexts for professional reflection, inquiry and learning. They coordinate or facilitate group-based professional development strategies for teachers to work collaboratively to share reflections, examine practice, solve application challenges, manage conflict and promote continuous learning and improvement in professional practice and child outcomes. 
<ul><li>
Team Lesson Planning - Schedule and protect time for regular collaboration among the teaching team to review data, reflect on children's progress and teaching practices, and plan for interaction, instruction, and family engagement. 
</li><li>
Reflective Practice Groups/Communities of Practice - Facilitate or coordinate reflective practice groups or communities of practice for teachers to engage in shared reflection, inquiry, and professional learning. 
</li><li>
Coaching - Implement with Classroom Teachers formal cycles of reflective-content-based coaching (planning conversation, observation, reflecting conversation) to support the transfer of knowledge and improvements into practice. 
</li><li>
Reflective Supervision - Provide Classroom Teachers with reflective supervision to support, develop, and evaluate their performance through a process of inquiry that encourages their understanding and articulation of the rationale for their own practices.</li></ul> 
Education Program Development 
 
Lead and coordinate Project Eagle/Educare of Kansas City's education program for children ages birth to three or three to five, including implementation of the following core features and evidence-based practices: 
<ul><li>
Ensure that research-based, comprehensive curricula are in place, and that alignment of early learning standards, curricula/outcome goals, formative assessments, and instructional strategies. 
</li><li>
Ensure teacher-child interactions and instruction is responsive, intentional and developmentally appropriate to ensure children are provided socially supportive, organized and instructionally meaningful interactions to support their development (i.e., social-emotional, physical, cognitive and language) and learning (i.e., literacy, math, science, technology, social studies and arts). 
</li><li>
Use of child screening, assessment, and progress data to inform lesson planning, individualization, and the intensification of instruction in the areas of oral language, dual language and literacy development and skills; social-emotional and self-regulation development and skills; and numeracy and problem-solving skills; and 
</li><li>
Primary caregiving and continuity of care.</li></ul> 

Multidisciplinary Work and Collaboration 
 
Facilitates multidisciplinary work and collaboration among the education program/staff and other program areas/staff, including: 
<ul><li>
Participate in the Research Program Partnership and processes of continuous quality improvement and, in conjunction with the Local Evaluation Partner, ensuring completion of child screenings and assessments and coordination of timely feedback to teaching teams. 
</li><li>
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and participates in efforts to engage and involve parents with the program, staff and child development and learning. 
</li><li>
Participate in Child and Family Reviews and, in conjunction with the Family Support Supervisor, ensure Child and Family Review plans are followed and progress monitored. 
</li><li>
Collaborate with the Mental Health Consultant and Disabilities Coordinator to facilitate referrals for Special Education eligibility and implement plans for mental health strategies to be utilized in the classroom. 
</li><li>
Participate with Family Support staff to run Co-Case Management meetings with Teachers, Family Support staff and other support staff or outside agencies (i.e., mental health, disabilities) to plan and implement targeted and intensive interventions for children displaying challenging behaviors.</li></ul> 

Administrative Support 
<ul><li>
Ensure all Early/Head Start performance standards, Educare core features, state and local licensing requirements, and other funder requirements related to education are met. 
</li><li>
Monitor and ensure education plans and other required documentation for children and classroom are completed. 
</li><li>
Participate in the development of program policies, service delivery plans, and ongoing monitoring of program quality. 
</li><li>
Ensure all assigned program area reports are completed and submitted on a timely basis. 
</li><li>
Ensure all confidential information is protected. 
</li><li>
Participate on interview committees for open teaching positions. 
</li><li>
Complete Teacher performance appraisals.</li></ul> 
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 
 
Anticipated Salary - $ 58,656
 
 
Required Qualifications 
 
Education: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or closely related field.
 
 
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations. 
 
Certifications:
 
<ul><li>CPR and First Aid Certified within 30 days of employment 
</li><li>
Center Program Director Certification.</li></ul> 

Work Experience: 
<ul><li>
Five years of teaching or consulting experience in center-based programs serving infants and toddlers.
 
</li><li>Experience with early childhood curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers. 
</li>
Experience working with children and families from various backgrounds. 
<li>
 
</li></ul> 
 
Preferred Qualifications 
 
Education: Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or closely related field. 
 
Certifications: Early childhood teaching certification.
 
 
Work Experience: 
<ul><li>
One year of experience as a supervisor or administrator in an Early Childhood Education program.
 
</li><li>Experience developing and implementing early childhood education programs. 
</li><li>
Experience working in an Early Head Start Center-based program.
 
</li><li>Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards as evidenced by application materials. 
</li><li>
Experience working with early intervention and children with special needs.
 
</li><li>Experience using assessment tools to measure children's development.
 
</li><li>Experience using assessment data for instructional purposes.
 
</li>Experience with research partnerships. 
<li>
 
</li></ul> 
 
Languages: Bilingual English/Spanish.
 
 
Skills 
<ul><li>
Collaboration. 
</li><li>
Communication skills. 
</li><li>
Interpersonal skills.</li></ul> 

Required Documents 
<ul><li>
Resume 
</li><li>
Cover Letter</li></ul> 

Comprehensive Benefits Package: 
 
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html 
 
Employee Type:
 
Regular 
 
Time Type:
 
Full time 
 
Rate Type:
 
Salary 
 
Compensation Statement: 
 
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
 
 
Pay Range: 
$58,656.00 - $86,000.00 
Minimum 
$58,656.00 
Midpoint 
$72,328.00 
Maximum 
$86,000.00 
 
Application Instructions: 
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Mentor-Teacher_JR009347 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009347. 
 
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered. 
 
About KU Medical Center: 
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu. 
 
Benefits: 
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html 
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 
 
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination 
 
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Mentor Teacher

La Petite Academy

<div>
 Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
 </li>
 <li>
 You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
 </li>
 <li>
 You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
 </li>
 <li>
 You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 This is more than just a daycare job. It&rsquo;s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive&mdash;and play&mdash;every day. Being a teacher at a child care center is something special. We&rsquo;re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.
 
 
 
 As a Lead Teacher, you&rsquo;ll:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.
 </li>
 <li>
 Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines and company standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center&rsquo;s success.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
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 <li>
 The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
 </li>
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 The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
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Lead Teacher

Sunrise Parochial Pre K Academy

We are looking for individuals possessing a dedication to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. As a preschool teacher trainee, you will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. You must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of children so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.All skills you will be taught as a Preschool Teacher Trainee at Sunrise:<ul><li>How to develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children</li><li>How to employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children</li><li>How to observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem</li><li>How to encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments</li><li>How to guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)</li><li>How to organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times</li><li>How to track children&rsquo;s progress and report to parents</li><li>How to communicate with parents regularly to understand the children&rsquo;s background and psyche</li><li>How to collaborate with other educators</li><li>How to maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards</li></ul>SPECIAL NOTE: EVERY HIRED TRAINEE MUST ATTEND NON PAID TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY STATE &amp; LOCAL REGULATIONS. FINGER PRINTS, BACKGROUND CHECKS WILL BE COMPLETEDJob Type: Part-timePay: $20.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Professional development assistance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Private School Preschool Teacher Trainees

North Kansas City Schools

<div>KINDERGARTEN TEACHER 
QUALIFICATIONS:
<div><ul><li>Valid Missouri Teacher Certificate Birth-3 rd Grade
</li></ul>Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. 
<ul><li>
</li></ul></div>REPORTS TO: Building Principal 
JOB GOAL: To create a flexible kindergarten program and kindergarten environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in the total school program, in accordance with each pupil&rsquo;s ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 
<div><ul><li>Provides learning experiences in language arts, social studies, pre-reading, arithmetic, science, art, physical education, and music to pupils, using the course of study adopted by the Board of
</li></ul><ul><li>Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
</li></ul><ul><li>Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
</li></ul><ul><li>Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of pupils with wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities.
</li></ul><ul><li>Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and help the pupils make a satisfactory transition to school.
</li></ul><ul><li>Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in all activities without interfering with the naturally informal atmosphere of a kindergarten.
</li></ul><ul><li>Evaluates academic and social growth of pupils, and keeps appropriate records.
</li></ul><ul><li>Communicates with parents through a variety of means. Holds parent conferences to discuss the individual pupil&rsquo;s progress and interprets the school program.
</li></ul><ul><li>Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
</li></ul><ul><li>Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
</li></ul><ul><li>Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
</li></ul><ul><li>Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ensures a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting, and ventilation to the extent possible.
</li></ul><ul><li>Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
</li></ul><ul><li>Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs as required.
</li></ul><ul><li>Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
</li></ul><ul><li>Complies with good safety practices.
</li></ul><ul><li>Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies.
</li></ul>Other duties/responsibilities deemed necessary may be assigned. 
<ul><li>
</li></ul></div>PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The individual who holds this position is regularly required to walk, hear and speak and must have close moderate and distance vision ability. This individual must be able to travel between district facilities. The position requires a moderate amount of travel and physical activity. 
CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is consistent with typical office/school environment. 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board Of Education. Benefits according to Board policies. 
FLSA: Exempt 
RETIREMENT: Public School Retirement System (PSRS) 
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate, Birth-3 rd Grade 
CLEARANCES: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance 
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board&rsquo;s policy on evaluations utilizing the Performance Based Teacher Evaluation process.</div>

2026-27 Kindergarten Teacher, Gracemor Elementary

2026-27 Kindergarten Teacher, Nashua Elementary

<div><div>Assistant Professor - Non-Invasive Cardiologist</div> 

Department: 
SOM KC Cardiovascular Medicine 
- 
Faculty 
 
Position Title: 
Assistant Professor - Non-Invasive Cardiologist 
 
Job Family Group:
 
Academic 
 
Job Description Summary: 
Tenure track appointments are full-time with an initial probationary period of seven years. Criteria for promotion includes significant achievements in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. The award of tenure is based on potential for sustained contributions, performing beyond expected duties, and demonstrating leadership and innovation in activities that enhance the reputation of the University.
 
 
The Clinical Scholar Track is for full-time faculty members who are heavily involved in clinical service, education, and related scholarship. This track has two career paths: Clinician-Educator concentrating on teaching and Clinician-Investigator for concentrating on research/scholarship. Significant contributions in professional and academic service are required for both paths. 
 
Job Description: 
 
Job Duties 
<ul><li>
Ambulatory management of cardiac patients in the clinic setting. 
</li><li>
Manage the cardiac patient in the inpatient setting. 
</li><li>
Interpret non-invasive imaging studies.</li></ul> 
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 
 
Work Environment: Night and weekend call responsibilities. 
 
Required Qualifications 
 
Certifications: 
<ul><li>
Board certified by ABIM in Internal Medicine and 
</li><li>
Is or will be board certified in cardiovascular disease by ABIM by January 2028.</li></ul> 

Work Experience: 
<ul><li>
Completion of a three-year fellowship in cardiology from an accredited institution. 
</li><li>
Experience in the interpretation of non-invasive imaging studies, including echo and nuclear.</li></ul> 

Preferred Qualifications 
 
Education: Board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, board certified in Echocardiography, board certified in Nuclear Imaging, board certified in Cardiac CT. 
 
Work Experience: Experience interpreting Cardiac CT &amp; Cardiac MRI. 
 
Skills 
<ul><li>
General clinical cardiology skills</li></ul> 

Required Documents 
<ul><li>
Resume/CV</li></ul> 
If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here. 
 
Comprehensive Benefits Package: 
 
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html 
 
Employee Type:
 
Regular 
 
Time Type:
 
Full time 
 
Application Instructions: 
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Olathe-Medical-Center/Assistant-Professor-Non-Invasive-Cardiologist_JR009289 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009289. 
 
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered. 
 
About KU Medical Center: 
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu. 
 
Benefits: 
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html 
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 
 
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination 
 
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Assistant Professor - Non-Invasive Cardiologist

The University of Kansas Health System

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Title
</h1></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Executive Director of Claims &amp; Insurance
Bell Hospital
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Summary / Career Interest:
</h2>The Executive Director of Claims &amp; Insurance has broad responsibility, in collaboration with the UKHA General Counsel, for the identification, prevention and mitigation of real and potential risk to the University of Kansas Physicians (UKP), its employed practitioners, and affiliates and for the University of Kansas Hospital Authority overall. This position supports building and evolving of the enterprise risk management program - designing frameworks, influencing decisions, and ensuring UKP's risk posture aligns with the strategic goals of the University of Kansas Health Authority (UKHA) and UKP. The position will collaborate with senior and executive leadership, risk owners, and external partners to develop, implement, and continuously improve the overall risk financing positioning of the health system. The Executive Director of Claims &amp; Insurance provides leadership and direction to a team of insurance and claims professionals and has a dual reporting relationship to UKHA General Counsel and UKP senior leadership.
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
<ul><li>Lead and evolve the health system's enterprise risk management program with a focus on continuous improvement and patient safety.
</li><li>Act as point of contact for captive manager in the day-to-day captive and RRG operations.
</li><li>Manage health system property and casualty insurance portfolio in conjunction with the General Counsel and Director of Insurance.
</li><li>Present risks and appropriate mitigation strategies to senior leadership, influencing prioritization and resource allocation.
</li><li>Facilitate early claims resolution process for serious unanticipated outcomes.
</li><li>Provide claims leadership, including serving as co-chair for the Claims Committee.
</li><li>Actively participate in root cause analysis meetings as appropriate to review adverse/sentinel event occurrences and near misses that affect, or may affect or involve, any UKP practitioner.
</li><li>Monitor external threats, macroeconomic trends, and regulatory shifts. Collaborate with appropriate partners to develop necessary response.
</li><li>Collaborate with University of Kansas Health System (&ldquo;UKHS&rdquo;) medical staff and medical staff leadership to facilitate investigations, assuring all relevant privileges and protections are triggered and preserved.
</li><li>Provide independent, unbiased and discrete assistance to UKP practitioners regarding potential claims at the pre-claim stage. Investigate cases identified as potential risk issues, with a goal of avoiding or minimizing the UKP practitioner&rsquo;s professional liability and harm to professional reputation.
</li><li>Collaborate with UKP Human Resources to ensure that HR-related issues and findings are effectively documented and necessary corrective actions are taken.
</li><li>Champion risk awareness and continuous improvement. Participate in compliance oversight, monitor accreditation and regulatory inspections, surveys and visits. Participate as member of facility or enterprise crisis management teams pursuant to applicable policies.
</li><li>Notify the Health Care Stabilization Fund (&quot;HCSF&quot;) of any claims, demands, or lawsuits or issues likely to result in a claim. Review and investigate patient/family complaints, patient demand letters, and incident reports. In collaboration with UKHS and UKP, make recommendations to HCSF if requested regarding disposition of complaints and demands.
</li><li>Assist physicians with response to patient complaints in coordination with Risk Management and Patient Relations. Collaborate with Regulatory, Clinical Risk Management and other relevant departments to facilitate compliance with Medicaid/Medicare and other federal and state regulations.
</li><li>When necessary or prudent, request counsel for practitioner. As requested by the HCSF, serve as the liaison to attorneys for requests to interview UKP practitioners, obtain depositions for subsequent treating practitioners, and identify and prepare UKP practitioner witnesses.
</li><li>As requested by the HCSF, assist with preparation for trials and attend mediations and trials on behalf of UKP and UKP practitioners. Collaborate with Legal and Compliance departments to facilitate responses, including corrective actions to any Statement of Deficiency involving the OIG, OCR, KDHE, FDA, FBI, CMS and other regulatory and/or enforcement agencies. As requested by the HCSF, participate with Senior Leadership and legal counsel in formulating defense strategies.
</li><li>Assist practitioners with answering questions on licensure and credentialing applications which includes obtaining necessary documents to accompany the application.
</li><li>Review peer review requests and prepare documents for peer review committees.
</li><li>Request bill holds; make recommendations for waiver of bills; and attend bill-hold meetings.
</li><li>Review discharge from practice letters and discuss and evaluate patients that physicians wish to discharge from their practice.
</li><li>Assist district attorney or other prosecutor in identifying witnesses for criminal, child custody, guardianship, and child in need of care cases; facilitate practitioner attendance.
</li><li>Ensure compliance with various codes, laws, rules and regulations concerning patient care (including those mandated by state and federal agencies), incident reporting and investigation activities.
</li><li>Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
</li><li>These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
</li></ul> 
Required Education and Experience
<ul><li>Bachelors Degree
</li><li>Juris Doctor
</li><li>10 or more years of claims experience in a health care environment.
</li><li>5 or more years of experience in a leadership role with board-level exposure.
</li><li>5 or more years of experience with alternative risk financing.
</li></ul> 
Preferred Education and Experience
<ul><li>Master's Degree in Health Care Administration
</li></ul> 
Preferred Licensure and Certification
<ul><li>RPLU - Registered Professional Liability Underwriter upon Hire
</li><li>CCI - Certificate in Captive Insurance upon Hire
</li><li>AIC - Associate in Claims upon Hire
</li><li>AINS - Associate in Insurance upon Hire
</li></ul> 
Knowledge Requirements
<ul><li>Deep knowledge of risk frameworks, tools, regulatory requirements, and health care law issues impacting enterprise and practitioner risk.
</li><li>Experience with supporting CANDOR or Early Claims Resolution programs.
</li><li>Effective presentation skills; articulate, diplomatic, and persuasive communicator.
</li><li>Ability to manage/handle stress while under pressure from many involved parties. Able to delegate appropriately.
</li><li>Ability to interface with a variety of professionals, including board members, medical staff and senior leadership, attorneys, accountants, actuaries, brokers, underwriters, etc.
</li><li>Demonstrated skills in strategic planning, implementing and evaluating programs.
</li><li>Knowledge of clinical and non-clinical loss control and claims administration.
</li><li>Ability to prioritize tasks and see the big picture.
</li><li>Deep knowledge of risk frameworks, tools, and regulatory requirements.
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to offer creative, innovative solutions to prevent or reduce risk.
</li><li>Ability to manage information and advice in a confidential manner.
</li><li>Maintain depth of knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Time Type:
</h2>Full time
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Requisition ID:
</h2>R-47932
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Executive Director of Claims & Insurance

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