Associate General Counsel - Health System Regul...

Description:

Associate General Counsel- Regulatory and Compliance is a key team member in the Office of the General Counsel reporting to and performing services under the direction of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel for A Public University.? This role provides legal advice and counsel in compliance with state and federal regulations. The Associate General Counsel- Regulatory and Compliance is responsible for ensuring A Public University is compliant with state and federal laws and regulations related to healthcare including, but not limited to, state and federal fraud and abuse laws (i.e. Anti-kickback Statute, Stark, Civil Monetary Penalties Law, False Claims Act), licensing and accreditation, HIPAA/HITECH, EMTALA, digital health, telehealth/telemedicine, medical staff/peer review issues, healthcare compliance matters, billing, reimbursement and claims issues (to include Medicare/Medicaid).

• Provide legal counsel to healthcare providers on a wide range of issues, including regulatory compliance, fraud and abuse, data privacy and security, licensing/accreditation, reimbursement, and medical staff/peer review related matters.
• Analyze complex healthcare laws and regulations and provide guidance to A Public University leaders to implement and maintain a strong compliance environment.
• Advise on relevant federal and state laws, including but not limited to fraud and abuse laws (i.e. Anti-kickback Statute, Stark, Civil Monetary Penalties Law, False Claims Act), licensing and accreditation, HIPAA/HITECH, EMTALA, digital health, telehealth/telemedicine, medical staff/peer review issues, healthcare compliance matters, billing, reimbursement and claims issues (to include Medicare/Medicaid).
• Research the impact of proposed and new rules, regulations, and legislation and advise A Public University leadership on appropriate mitigation strategies and/or response.
• Assist with various projects and initiatives to meet regulatory goals and help A Public University address any compliance risks.
• Anticipates and mitigates potential legal risks and developing strategies to avoid costly litigation and/or enforcement action.
• Keeps informed of industry-specific regulations and ensuring that appropriate risk management strategies are in place.
• Oversees projects and works with outside agencies engaged to assist A Public University to include the review, direction, and supervision of any outside counsel or agency's legal work.?
• Works collaboratively with the paralegals and other attorney and non-attorney staff assigned to work on specific projects throughout A Public University.?
• Ensures responsibility and visible commitment of diversity equity and inclusion strategy, programs, and initiatives through collaboration and implementation of initiatives across the health system.?
• Performs other duties as assigned and/or participates in special projects in order to support the mission of VCUHS and department.

Patient Population
Not applicable to this position.

Employment Qualifications:
Required Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a US accredited law school is required.

Preferred Education:
Licensure/Certification Required:

• Candidate must be eligible for admission to the Virginia State Bar.

Licensure/Certification Preferred:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Years and Type of Required Experience

A minimum of 5 years of legal work experience with a law firm or in-house legal department preferably performing legal services for hospitals, health systems, or integrated delivery systems.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills.
• Experience working with complex corporate organizations.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience with wage and hour law; workers' compensation; unemployment and other state agency claims; labor relations; employee benefits; employment agreements and policy-related issues; FMLA matters; and employment-related litigation, grievances, and arbitrations.
• Experience drafting, revising, reviewing, and negotiating employment-related agreements including employment agreements and separation agreements.
• Ability to identify risk, problem solve, and offer creative solutions to mitigate risk.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a lean team, while empowering business leaders and colleagues and emphasizing accountability.
• Experience managing outside counsel and supporting e-discovery and related matters.
• Strong business acumen and excellent project management, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a large volume of concurrent projects.

Cultural Responsiveness
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Work independently with minimal supervision yet exhibits good judgement in seeking guidance and direction from the Vice President and General Counsel for A Public University as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)
• Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards
Physical Requirements: Repetitive arm/hand movements

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