Job Summary:
The Associate General Counsel is responsible for legal assignments from the Chief Legal Officer in researching and drafting of legal agreements and assisting senior leadership with legal advice. The Associate General Counsel will also provide guidance to senior leaders on administrative and regulatory issues including Anti-Kickback, Stark, Safe Harbor, lease and affiliation agreements, HIPAA, and other general legal guidance.
Essential Duties:
- Drafts legal agreements as assigned by CLO.
- Provides health provider guidance in the areas of administrative and regulatory issues to leadership teams, executives, and staff.
- Performs educational activities related to fraud and abuse, referral ban regulations and other provider behavior directed legislation.
- Reviews and drafts internal documents for compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
- Provides guidance on lease agreements/terminations, affiliation agreements and general review of marketing and advertisement language.
- Review other general employment agreements, EEO agency charges and handbook/policy review.
- Maintains records regarding contracts and other documents.
- Represents RI in hearings, depositions and other legal matters.
- Oversees and approves use of outside counsel to represent RI on a case by case basis.
- Reviews leases and works collaboratively with outside counsel as assigned.
- Assists CLO with maintaining corporate records, minutes and resolutions.
Qualifications:
- Doctorate Degree : J.D.
- Licensed to practice law in PA and/or NJ
- 5 Years experience in the healthcare industry including affiliation agreements, review of provider contracts and other transactions as an attorney, including Anti-Kick back, Stark, EMTALA, CMP, HIPAA, and tax exempt law and regulations
- Healthcare regulations and law knowledge required
- Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Strong Interpersonal Skills, Strong Writing /Editing skills, General Computer Skills
Our Commitment to Employees:
Come work at Rothman Orthopaedics! Our employees are our single greatest asset, as such, we strive to provide a professional, nurturing environment where every member of our team can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. This commitment to our employees has earned us the distinction as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Inquirer year after year. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.
Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value developing an inclusive and equitable environment that strengthens our organization and allows us to better attract and retain a diverse workforce that is representative of our patients and our community. We model our values by creating and enacting practices that encourage participation from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
As a condition of employment at Rothman Orthopaedics, it is required you receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered.
