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Hospital Operations Counsel

Hospital Operations Counsel

JobotKansas City, MO, United States
26 days ago
Salary
$150,000.00–$300,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Healthcare Operations Counsel for a fantastic healthcare system

This Jobot Job is hosted by : Sherwin Souzankari

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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 executives, hospital C-suite personnel, physicians, and clinical staff.

    • 5. Additional Skills :

  • Demonstrated ability to manage outside counsel effectively, directing legal strategy and controlling costs.

    • Working Environment :

  • Team Collaboration

    • Work closely with a multidisciplinary team across both corporate and operational levels. This role requires strong collaboration skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.

  • Fast-Paced Setting

    • Engage in a fast-paced environment where prompt, practical legal advice is critical to daily operations and strategic decision-making.

  • Professional Growth

    • Opportunities to expand your expertise in healthcare law and participate in high-level strategic planning for a leading hospital system.

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