Director of Workers' Compensation, Safety and Loss Prevention

Diversicare Healthcare Services - Birmingham, AL

$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of leadership experience in risk management, healthcare safety, and multi-state workers' compensation (preferably in long-term care)
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field
  • Expertise in multi-state workers' compensation laws, OSHA standards, and safety committee management
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools like Zoom
  • Safety or risk management certifications (CSP, ARM) are advantageous
  • Ability to travel up to 30% for site visits and perform physical tasks during audits

Responsibilities

  • Direct the complete workers' compensation claims lifecycle from reporting to strategic closure
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to innovate cost-containment and settlement strategies
  • Lead the development of a robust safety culture across all centers
  • Transform claims data and safety trends into actionable dashboards for leadership
  • Inspire and empower local safety committees and manage regulatory inspections effectively

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • High-matching 401(k) plan and access to instant pay via OnShift Wallet
  • Generous paid vacation, sick time, and observed holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program
  • Support through the DiversICARE Employee Hardship Fund
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Are you a strategic risk leader ready to elevate enterprise safety to the next level?

As our Director of Workers' Compensation, Safety & Loss Prevention, you will be the primary architect and driver of Diversicare's safety culture. You will own our claims lifecycle, pioneer proactive injury prevention strategies, and ensure regulatory excellence across all facilities. If you thrive on transforming data into actionable risk-mitigation strategies and passionate team advocacy, this role is built for you.

Responsibilities

How You'll Make an Impact

  • Drive Claims Excellence: Direct the full, end-to-end workers' compensation claims lifecycle, from rapid initial reporting and thorough investigations to return-to-work programs and strategic claim closure.
  • Cultivate High-Value Partnerships: Collaborate with TPAs, carriers, legal counsel, and care providers to design aggressive cost-containment and settlement approaches.
  • Champion Enterprise Safety: Lead an unwavering safety culture across all centers. Keep us ahead of federal and state OSHA requirements, logs (300/300A), and environmental safety assessments.
  • Leverage Predictive Data: Turn claims metrics and safety trends into clear executive dashboards that spark proactive risk reduction for executive leadership and regional QAPI teams.
  • Empower Field Operations: Inspire local safety committees, conduct high-impact audits, deliver engaging training, and manage regulatory inspections with swift corrective action plans.


Qualifications

What You Bring

  • Experience: 7+ years of progressive leadership spanning risk management, healthcare safety, and multi-state workers' compensation (long-term care experience strongly preferred).
  • Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
  • Technical Expertise: Deep operational mastery of multi-state workers' compensation laws, OSHA standards, and safety committee management. Proficient in MS Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools like Zoom.
  • Certifications: Safety or risk management certifications (e.g., CSP, ARM) are a major bonus.
  • Physical & Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel up to 30% for center visits. Ability to move freely through facilities (walking, standing, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 lbs) during hands-on safety audits.

What We Offer You

  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans; Company-paid Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Financial Future: High-matching 401(k) plan and instant pay access via OnShift Wallet.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Recognized Holidays.
  • Continuous Growth & Care: Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and direct support through the DiversICARE Employee Hardship Fund.


Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare Safety?

Apply today to join the Diversicare team and bring your expertise to a team that truly values your impact!

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