Northeast Georgia Health System · 7 hours ago
Associate Counsel
Gainesville, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expNortheast Georgia Health System is committed to improving the health of the communities it serves. The Associate Counsel will provide legal advice and services, focusing on drafting and negotiating agreements, regulatory compliance, and managing legal proceedings for the organization.
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Responsibilities
Assists in the handling of administrative and legal proceedings before federal and state agencies and courts
Negotiates, reviews, drafts and interprets contracts, with an emphasis on hospital-physician relationships
Represents NGHS in licensure applications, material modifications, regulatory compliance, network provider contracting and network development
Negotiates and drafts the settlement of claims and/or litigation
Researches and drafts memoranda, opinions and correspondence on legal issues
Assures effective implementation of the contract management system throughout NGHS
Oversees, manages and works collaboratively on matters assigned to outside counsel engaged to represent or assist NGHS, including review, direction and supervision of outside counsel’s legal work
Participates on projects or matters related to the management and administration of the Legal Department as requested by Chief Legal Officer
Directs, manages and works collaboratively with the paralegals, executive coordinators, and other non-attorney staff assigned to work regularly or on specific projects with the Chief Legal Officer consistent with NGHS Values
Expertly analyzes and applies state and federal licensure laws related to health care entities and licensed health care professionals, including fraud and abuse laws, including without limitation licensing, Anti Kickback Statute (AKS), Stark Law, Medicare and Medicaid requirements
Serves on committees and assists in the formulation and implementation of policies and practices
Participates in corporate compliance investigations
Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in a communication related field required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) and an active license to practice (Georgia license or ability to apply for and obtain Georgia license)
one (1) - five (5) years' of relevant health law experience in a law firm practice and/or in-house is required
Outstanding analytical, negotiating, drafting and writing ability
Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication
Interpersonal skills that foster successful interaction with a diverse array of legal colleagues, clients, and leaders at all levels
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and initiatives; prioritizing and working independently in a highly collegial and high performing environment
High degree of personal integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to accountability
Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws relating to healthcare, including but not limited to Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, HIPAA, AKS, self-referral prohibitions, privacy, security, and fraud and abuse
Experience in managing, drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contracts
Good working knowledge of the key operational and strategic issues and challenges currently affecting hospitals, medical foundations, health systems, providers, health care delivery organizations, and/or integrated delivery systems
Preferred
Masters degree
Company
Northeast Georgia Health System
Northeast Georgia Health System prides itself on core values, which help us achieve our mission of improving the health of our community.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Carol Burrell
President and CEO
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