Senior Associate General Counsel - Medical Group at Wellspan Health in saint petersburg, Florida

Job Description:

Summary

WellSpan Health is central Pennsylvania's most comprehensive health system - serving the region with an extensive network of physicians and advanced practice clinicians, leading hospitals, health centers, home care and walk-in care centers conveniently located in our local communities. As a non-profit, we reinvest in our communities to improve the health and wellness of our patients. We also invest heavily in our team of healthcare's best and brightest. We are recruiting for a Senior Associate General Counsel to join our growing legal department.

The Senior Associate General Counsel will focus on supporting the growth, operations, and acquisitions of our medical group. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in healthcare law, with expertise in physician contracting, medical group operations, and healthcare transactions. This role will also involve supporting a range of legal matters across the system, making this a vital and versatile position within our team.

As part of the legal team at WellSpan Health, you will be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving healthcare in our community. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through strategic legal counsel, while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on medical group growth initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other transactions.
• Advise leadership on healthcare operations and regulatory compliance across the medical group.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to healthcare services, physician contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with leadership on corporate governance, risk management, and policy development.
• Support general legal matters within the medical group and as needed across the health system.
• Stay current with changes in healthcare regulations and advise on their implications for the organization.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Assists the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel by handling complex legal matters or projects as assigned.
• May assist in overseeing Assistant General Counsel and/or outside Counsel.

Common Expectations

• Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional growth and development to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation
• Maintains effective and confidential data management reporting system to compile data and generate reports.
• Provides legal assistance in the financial management activities of the organization.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Law (JD) Required
• 7+ years related experience in healthcare operations, physician practice operations, and/or transactions. Required
• Licensed Attorney in the State of Pennsylvania within 180 days Required

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