Hospital Operations Counsel

Healthcare Operations Counsel for a fantastic healthcare system

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Salary: $150,000 - $300,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a 50+ hospital healthcare system that is actively growing. With over 50,000 employees, over a dozen not-for-profit facilities and great providers - we help our communities with their healthcare needs.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation (150k base for lower end of experience, upwards of 300k base for extensive)
• Growing, stable health system
• Unique challenges

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

• Transactional Support & Contract Management

- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of corporate agreements including, but not limited to:

• Physician agreements

• Joint ventures

• Leases

• Vendor and supply chain contracts

• Non-disclosure agreements

• Affiliation agreements
- Ensure that contractual language appropriately reflects the legal, operational, and financial interests of the health system.

• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

- Provide daily counsel on regulatory matters affecting hospital operations, ensuring compliance with state laws regarding referral and financial relationships between healthcare providers.
- Advise on the implications of federal laws and regulations, including the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, and other fraud, waste, and abuse regulations.
- Monitor and interpret changes in healthcare regulation to proactively guide internal stakeholders.

• Strategic Legal Counsel

- Work closely with key leadership at both corporate and local levels to develop legal strategies that support the organization’s operational and strategic objectives.
- Offer pragmatic, solution-oriented advice to resolve legal challenges in real time.
- Act as a liaison between internal business units and external counsel, actively managing and supervising outside counsel to ensure consistent strategy, efficient handling of legal matters, and cost containment.

• Operational & Business Support

- Understand and apply knowledge of hospital business operations and industry-specific considerations in the drafting, negotiation, and implementation of legal agreements.
- Collaborate with various internal departments including C-suite executives, hospital administrators, physicians, nurses, and staff to address and mitigate legal risks.
- Serve as a resource on legal issues related to hospital/medical staff contracting, telemedicine, ambulatory surgical centers, and hospital/facility licensing and accreditation.

• Leadership & Professional Development

- Maintain high ethical standards and confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
- Keep abreast of industry trends, best practices, and new regulatory developments that impact hospital operations.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior legal staff as appropriate.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

1.

Education:

- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
2. Licensure:
- Unrestricted license to practice law and membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
3. Experience &

Skills:

- Strong understanding of hospital business operations and healthcare-specific legal considerations.
- Demonstrated experience with healthcare regulatory compliance matters.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications:

1.

Experience:

- A minimum of 5 years of legal experience in a law firm, public sector, and/or in-house environment.
- At least 2-3 years of healthcare transactional or regulatory experience.
2. Technical Expertise:
- In-depth knowledge of federal laws and regulations governing healthcare services and payment systems.

- Experience with physician/physician group contracting, Medical Staff/peer review matters, and issues related to telemedicine and ambulatory surgical centers.
3. Contract

Skills:

- Exceptional contract negotiation and drafting skills.
4. Interpersonal

Skills:

- Ability to effectively interact with internal and external business partners, including senior…