Regulatory Counsel

Responsible for identifying legal risk, particularly with respect to healthcare regulations, and proactively managing complex legal matters on behalf of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. What you will do Provides risk assessments and counsel on all aspects of compliance with state and federal health care operations and regulations, including federal and state fraud, waste and abuse laws. Assists business development and operations teams, and MLH affiliates in identifying and resolving regulatory matters. Monitors changes in relevant regulatory areas and provides education on those changes to business and operational personnel and compliance and legal affairs teams. Monitors and interprets changes to and trends in government and legislative policies at the federal, state, or local level. Determines impact on the organization and advises senior management accordingly. Recommends and implements specific company responses to changes in governmental and legislative policies. Performs complex research and investigations and designs, drafts and submits documents concerning legal issues to maintain compliance with various regulations and provides legal interpretation of laws and regulations. Drafts and reviews legal documents and reviews proposed transactions to ensure maximum benefit to the corporation and minimum exposure to risk. Provides legal advice and assistance, including policy development and management support, on issues related to compliance and regulatory issues. Provides regulatory support and assistance on contract and transaction matters in which MLH may engage. Consults with and provides assistance to other colleagues in Legal services in a highly collaborative and team-oriented fashion Education and Training Requirements Required - Juris Doctorate Law Experience Requirements Required - Regulatory counsel 5-7 years Licenses and Certifications Requirements Required - Attorney - Board of Professional Responsibility Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge and understanding of federal and state laws and regulations affecting healthcare organizations and physician practices. Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials such as major contracts, business plans and policies and procedures. Ability to communicate verbally and non-verbally with all levels of Associates, executives, management, physicians and Board of Directors. Ability to lead and motivate individuals and groups of people toward the accomplishment of work and organizational goals. Advanced skill in negotiating and conflict resolution with and between individuals and groups of people, including Associates, management and physicians. Ability to plan and schedule tasks and projects and to maintain control of own and others’ workflow. Skill in developing and implementing long-range plans and programs. Ability to work without close supervision or professional guidance and to exercise independent judgment. Supervision Provided by this Position Provides daily and/or project direction to appropriate staff identified. Physical Demands The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work. #J-18808-Ljbffr