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Hospital Operations Counsel

Jobot, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Healthcare Operations Counsel Base pay range: $150,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr

We are a 50+ hospital healthcare system that is actively growing. With over 50,000 employees, more than 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

Key Responsibilities

Transactional Support & Contract Management

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of corporate agreements including physician agreements, joint ventures, leases, vendor and supply chain contracts, NDAs, 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 federal laws (Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, etc.)

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, stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and new regulatory developments that impact hospital operations, mentor and guide junior legal staff as appropriate

Qualifications

Education

– J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Licensure

– Unrestricted license to practice law and membership in good standing with at least one state bar

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 confidentiality of sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

– 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

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

Contract Skills

– Exceptional contract negotiation and drafting skills

Interpersonal Skills

– Ability to effectively interact with internal and external business partners, including senior executives, hospital C-suite personnel, physicians, and clinical staff

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; requires strong collaboration skills and 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 expertise in healthcare law and participate in high-level strategic planning for a leading hospital system

Seniority Level Not Applicable

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Legal

Industries Legal Services, Law Practice, and Government Administration

Locations

Irving, TX – Salary $150,000 - $300,000 per year

Dallas, TX – Salary $104,000 - $145,000 per year

Dallas, TX – Salary $120,000 - $170,000 per year

Dallas, TX – Salary $90,000 - $100,000 per year

Dallas, TX – Salary $110,000 - $160,000 per year

Dallas, TX – Salary $120,000 - $170,000 per year

Dallas, TX – Salary $120,000 - $170,000 per year

Dallas, TX – Salary $120,000 - $170,000 per year

Dallas, TX – Salary $140,000 - $190,000 per year

Plano, TX – Salary $124,000 - $223,100 per year

Lancaster, TX – Salary $148,000 - $184,000 per year

Irving, TX – Salary $92,000 - $131,000 per year

Dallas, TX – Salary $150,000 - $250,000 per year

Irving, TX – Salary $120,000 - $170,000 per year

Irving, TX – Salary $150,000 - $200,000 per year

Equal Opportunity Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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