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Director Clinical and Regulatory Counsel - Irving
Irving, Texas 75039 Type of Facility: Hospital
Summary:
The Director, Clinical & Regulatory Counsel provides legal services on matters relating to clinical operations and regulatory compliance for hospitals, ancillary and ambulatory facilities, physicians, physician groups and other providers within a nonprofit healthcare system. This counsel will work with and at the direction of more senior attorneys and autonomously within designated areas. They must be able to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management in connection with matters handled.
This attorney should have experience with (commensurate with years of relevant practice) and interest in continually expanding their understanding of the typical range of regulatory and other legal issues arising in connection with the operation of hospitals, ancillary services such as pharmacy and imaging, ambulatory facilities, physicians and physician groups, medical staffs and healthcare systems, relating to the provision of medical care. This attorney must exercise and maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable healthcare laws and regulations, such as those relating to: HIPAA, Medicare Conditions of Participation, EMTALA, academic medicine programs, patient care, privacy, clinical research, virtual care, provider credentialing and privileging, peer review, reimbursement, licensure, accreditation, and scope of practice. This attorney should be able to provide accurate and timely regulatory analysis and guidance on clinical operations and related regulatory issues, including through direct communications, presentations to personnel at various levels of seniority, and drafting and revising applicable policies.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Research, analyze, and develop legal guidance related to hospital and other provider operations and services, including EMTALA, advance directives, patient informed consent, and healthcare legal and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare notices, applications, and responses for submission to regulatory agencies, governmental bodies, and third parties.
- Review and draft agreements and other documents covering a wide variety of operational issues and activities arising in connection with healthcare system operations.
- Review, revise, and interpret medical staff bylaws.
- Identify and evaluate the application of HIPAA, Medicare Conditions of Participation, billing requirements, and other applicable laws, regulations, or standards in connection with compliance or clinical operations and activities.
- Review and draft agreements and other documents covering a wide variety of operational issues and activities arising in connection with healthcare system operations.
- Review, revise, and interpret medical staff bylaws.
- Provide or participate in legal analysis of compliance issues and development of responses to governmental investigations or claims, and implementation of corrective action plans, policies, and procedures as needed.
- Work independently within the designated scope of authority, and in collaboration with other CHRISTUS attorneys, to identify and address issues pertaining to regulatory and other legal requirements.
- Serve as an active member of the Legal Services Department, including participation and leadership of departmental initiatives and improvement processes.
- Must possess solid legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
- Must have good working knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to hospitals and healthcare systems.
- Must have orientation and ability to be a continuous learner, seeking to grow both in legal knowledge and as an effective professional.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Juris Doctor Degree required.
Experience
- At least one year of legal experience working on clinical and regulatory healthcare matters in a law firm or in-house setting, exclusive of litigation.
Experience working in or for a multi-state healthcare system and/or a nonprofit health system is a plus.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- License to practice law in Texas, or ability to become licensed within one year of starting work.
Work Type:
Full Time
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Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
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