Director Legal - Hospital & Health Systems

Job Description

Join a team that delivers excellence.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

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Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

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Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

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\n Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

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\n LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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\n Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

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Hospital & Health System Legal Experience Preferred.

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Remote capabilities within proximity to Pennsylvania.

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Summary

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\n Provides legal counsel to operational and clinical leadership across the Jefferson Health system. Serves as a trusted legal adviser and business partner on matters affecting the delivery of healthcare services, hospital operations, physician practice, patient care, regulatory compliance, and organizational risk.

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The attorney works closely with clinical, operational, compliance, risk management, audit, medical staff, and other business partners to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical, solution-oriented guidance that supports safe, effective, and efficient healthcare operations.

Job Duties \n

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• Provide legal advice and guidance to hospitals, healthcare providers, medical groups, affiliated entities, and administrative leaders on matters affecting healthcare delivery and day-to-day operations.
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• Analyze and advise on federal and state healthcare laws, regulations, accreditation requirements, and industry standards applicable to hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory locations, and other licensed healthcare facilities. Translate legal requirements into practical operational guidance, policies, workflows, and risk-mitigation strategies.
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• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements supporting hospital and healthcare operations, including agreements with healthcare providers, medical groups, affiliated entities, vendors, service providers, and other third parties.
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• Review healthcare transactions and contractual arrangements for compliance with applicable healthcare laws and organizational standards, including fraud and abuse, physician self-referral, privacy, licensure, and related regulatory requirements.
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• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Regulatory, and other Legal Department colleagues to identify and address legal and regulatory issues in a complex healthcare environment.
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• Assist with regulatory reviews, government inquiries, surveys, investigations, and other matters involving healthcare regulators and accrediting organizations.
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• Support legal needs of Jefferson's employed physician group, including practice operations, physician contracting, clinical service expansion, professional services arrangements, and operational integration initiatives.
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• Provide legal counsel to Medical Staff leadership and hospital administration regarding Medical Staff bylaws, credentialing, privileging, peer review, and governance matters.
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• Advise Medical Staff Services and physician leadership on practitioner appointment, reappointment, corrective action, fair hearing, and accreditation and regulatory compliance matters.
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• Contribute to Legal Department initiatives and perform other responsibilities necessary to support the health system’s hospitals, ambulatory operations, clinical services, and affiliated entities.
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• Identify legal risks and escalate issues appropriately.
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• Manage multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining quality and responsiveness.
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Minimum Qualifications

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• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school.
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• 5 years of relevant legal experience.
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• Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal analysis skills.
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• Experience providing practical, solution oriented legal advice.
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• Comfort operating in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
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• Strong communication skills and responsiveness to tasks and shifting priorities.
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• Ability to collaborate and work cohesively as part of a team.
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• ATTY - Licensed Attorney - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
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Physical Demands
\n Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

\n Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. \n

\n Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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