Counsel Litigation and Risk Management

Atlantic Health System • Morristown, NJ

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About The Position

We are seeking a Healthcare Lawyer with the ability to handle a variety of matters related to claims, policy development, and professional review activities. This role involves reviewing professional liability claims, conducting liability assessments in collaboration with the Claims Team, and engaging in policy review to ensure operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will support risk management team members in managing issues to ensure compliance with hospital licensing standards, hospital policies and procedures, and other regulatory requirements. Additionally, the role includes assisting with medical staff professional review activities and ensuring compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Admission to NJ Bar
• 3+ years of relevant healthcare claims experience
• 2+ years of relevant Medical Malpractice litigation experience

Nice To Haves

• Management Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Review professional liability claims and conduct liability assessments in collaboration with the Claims Team.
• Engage in policy review to ensure operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Support risk management team members with managing issues to ensure compliance with hospital licensing standards, hospital policies and procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist with medical staff professional review activities and compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree