Associate General Counsel - Contract Specialist Full Time

East Tennessee Children's Hospital

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About The Position

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB This attorney will be the lead on all aspects of the ETCH contracting process, from drafting physician contracts to reviewing and negotiating contracts with vendors and other third parties. The attorney will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and for auditing contracts for compliance. REPORTS TO Chief Legal Officer / Vice President for Legal Services JOB REQUIREMENTS Supervisory Responsibilities: NO Number of Direct Reports: (Only complete if Supervisory Responsibilities is “YES”)

Requirements

• Minimum Education: J.D. Degree: J.D.
• License/Certification Required: Licensed to practice law in Tennessee
• Minimum Work Experience: 3-5 years
• Experience with physician and other health care contracting
• Basic knowledge of Healthcare Law in general
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work with a variety of stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with hospital or healthcare operations a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage the physician contracting process including:
• Prepare and negotiate physician contracts using established templates and compensation models
• Ensure compliance with federal and state law, including Stark, the Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, and CMS regulations and provide guidance to internal stakeholders on these requirements
• Audit physician payments for compliance with contracts
• Review, draft, and negotiate other contracts including but not limited to vendor agreements, business associate agreements, clinical affiliation agreements, and leases
• Provide guidance on contract disputes and contract enforcement issues
• Stay abreast of laws and regulations affecting healthcare contracts
• Work with Legal Services Coordinator to maintain contracts database and insure integrity of contract review process
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Legal Services, Finance, Operations, Compliance and Risk

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree