Overview
Health Care Attorney/Legal Counsel – Associate General Counsel Jobs in Sarasota, Florida, USA at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Department
Legal Affairs
Job Summary
This position is responsible for providing various methods of support and analysis to Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s (“SMHCS”) Chief Legal Officer and other senior lawyers in the Legal Affairs Department in accordance with mission, vision and values of SMHCS. This confident, hands-on, and client-centered attorney will be given the unique opportunity of navigating the complexities of a distinguished and growing health care system.
This position will be a legal advisor and regulatory counsel to SMHCS management and staff regarding health care business transactions and contracting, including technology contracts, clinical business systems agreements, consulting agreements, health care contracting, procurement and related regulatory compliance, while performing a wide array of legal functions for a large integrated health care delivery system. This position will also serve as a subject matter expert, educational resource, and strategic adviser to SMHCS business leaders and colleagues on all aspects of healthcare operations.
This individual will provide legal guidance and counsel on transactions involving physician group arrangements and healthcare affiliations and services agreements. The lawyer provides legal advice, consultation, and policy analysis and interpretations of numerous areas of law and policy and conducts research and analysis to provide legal recommendations. Responsibilities also include preparing written opinions and guidance for internal clients and drafts and reviewing contracts for the organization, with emphasis on physician and vendor agreements.
Required Qualifications
– Require Admission to the Florida Bar.
– Require experience/facility in providing legal counsel for matters involving:
Federal laws and regulations governing the provision of and payment for healthcare services, including, but not limited to the Stark Law, the Anti-kickback Statute, the Medicare/Medicaid Conditions of Participation, Physician/Physician Group contracting, Medical Staff/Peer Review matters, Hospital/Facility Licensing and Healthcare Operations.
– Require between four (4) to seven (7) years of healthcare transactional or regulatory experience.
Mandatory Education
JD:
Juris Doctor
Recognition:
* Highest 5-Star rating from Medicare for quality and safety
* Straight “A’s” for Patient Safety
* SMH is also listed among U.S. News “Best Hospitals for Maternity” for ; the only hospital in the region to make the list.
* One of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals, 40 Top Teaching Hospitals and 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals
* Listed among U.S. News’ 50 Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation Services and Specialized Urology Care, 2022 – 2023
* Forbes’ Best Employers for Women
* Named among the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek,
The benefits of being the best:
Our commitment to becoming the best community hospital and health care system means providing the best possible benefits to our people. Some highlights:
Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) – Pre-Tax Dollars
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
Sarasota Campus for now – Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
Bereavement Leave
Free Parking
On Campus Dining w/ a 30% discount
Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
Direct Deposit
Free Wellness Screening
Free confidential counseling services
Employee Discount Programs
Recognition Programs
Referral Programs
Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!
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Title: Health Care Attorney/Legal Counsel – Associate General Counsel
Company: Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Location: Sarasota, Florida, USA
Category: Law/Legal
