Associate General Counsel Risk And Regulatory

• Being a culture leader who models and teaches our unique culture across the organization
• Advises field personnel in the evaluation and application of regulatory issues and directives
• Drafts, files, and argues hearings and briefs before Federal and State regulatory bodies
• Works closely with client facilities in the investigation of regulatory findings and drafting IDRs/IIDRs and Appeals for State and Federal submission
• Performs pre-claim evaluation and investigation of pertinent facts and circumstances, to include medical records review, witness interviews and related activities
• Participates in pre-suit mediations and negotiations
• Partners with internal and external litigation counsel regarding case strategy
• Represents/supports client facilities and facility employees in administrative or court proceedings, at deposition, or as otherwise requested
• Provides advice and counsel on the application and interpretation of health care laws, Medicare/Medicaid regulations and related State and Federal laws governing the post-acute care setting
• Proactively helps client facilities manage a variety of legal and risk issues as they arise

• Minimum of 5+ years' experience, preferably in healthcare law or working with or for healthcare providers
• Experience in preparing and managing regulatory appeals preferred
• Experience in litigating general/professional negligence claims, including but not limited to discovery management, motion practice, and case evaluation preferred
• J.D. from an accredited institution; licensed to practice law required
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills, with a strong team orientation required
• Ability to give clear direction and produce outstanding results required
• Exceptional presentation, writing and communication skills required
• Professional demeanor and executive presence required
• Risk management experience is preferred

• A servant-leader who thrives on providing excellent customer service in a high-energy and high-accountability environment
• A disciplined and self-motivated professional with solid work habits
• An all-around team player who views no task as too large or too small, and who is passionate about the organization, its mission, and the people it serves
• An active listener, who displays good judgment, inspires confidence and handles confidential matters with absolute discretion
• A positive and energetic person with a great sense of humor and a strong desire to help others perform and grow

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Compliance/Regulatory, Health Care