Senior Healthcare Counsel – Hospital & Physician Operations

About the role

The Senior Healthcare Counsel – Hospital & Physician Operations serves as the senior legal advisor on healthcare regulatory matters impacting hospital and physician operations. Provides strategic legal guidance for certain Acute Care Hospital Divisions, Ambulatory Division, and SMH First Physician's Group, advising on regulatory compliance, practice acquisitions, and operational strategy. Exercises independent legal judgment to mitigate regulatory, financial, and reputational exposure across the healthcare system. Assists other health system leaders on complex matters facing the healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic legal guidance for hospital and physician operations, focusing on regulatory compliance, practice acquisitions, and operational strategy.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and responds to regulatory inquiries, particularly in the context of physician practices and hospital settings.
• Maintains independence to mitigate regulatory, financial, and reputational risks.
• Assists other health system leaders on complex matters facing the healthcare system.

Requirements

• Requires a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Requires a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in regulatory law with a strong focus on healthcare, specifically including physician practice and hospital representation, working for a Healthcare Provider.
• Requires experience in managing regulatory compliance and responding to regulatory inquiries, particularly in the context of physician practices and hospital settings.
• Requires admission to the Florida State Bar or eligibility for admission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Has advanced certifications or additional training in healthcare compliance or regulatory affairs.
• Familiarity with healthcare compliance management systems and tools.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Benefits

Includes a total rewards package, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, discounted medical, prescription, dental, vision benefit plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, competitive rates, bonuses, disability insurance, retirement savings plan, free parking, on-campus dining with a 10% discount, tremendous growth opportunities, and more.