Director Legal - Hospital & Health Systems

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Allentown, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Hospital & Health System Legal Experience Preferred. Remote capabilities within proximity to Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school.
5 years of relevant legal experience.
Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal analysis skills.
Experience providing practical, solution oriented legal advice.
Comfort operating in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
Strong communication skills and responsiveness to tasks and shifting priorities.
Ability to collaborate and work cohesively as part of a team.
ATTY - Licensed Attorney - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Hospital & Health System Legal Experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and guidance to hospitals, healthcare providers, medical groups, affiliated entities, and administrative leaders on matters affecting healthcare delivery and day-to-day operations.
Analyze and advise on federal and state healthcare laws, regulations, accreditation requirements, and industry standards applicable to hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory locations, and other licensed healthcare facilities. Translate legal requirements into practical operational guidance, policies, workflows, and risk-mitigation strategies.
Draft, review, and negotiate agreements supporting hospital and healthcare operations, including agreements with healthcare providers, medical groups, affiliated entities, vendors, service providers, and other third parties.
Review healthcare transactions and contractual arrangements for compliance with applicable healthcare laws and organizational standards, including fraud and abuse, physician self-referral, privacy, licensure, and related regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Regulatory, and other Legal Department colleagues to identify and address legal and regulatory issues in a complex healthcare environment.
Assist with regulatory reviews, government inquiries, surveys, investigations, and other matters involving healthcare regulators and accrediting organizations.
Support legal needs of Jefferson's employed physician group, including practice operations, physician contracting, clinical service expansion, professional services arrangements, and operational integration initiatives.
Provide legal counsel to Medical Staff leadership and hospital administration regarding Medical Staff bylaws, credentialing, privileging, peer review, and governance matters.
Advise Medical Staff Services and physician leadership on practitioner appointment, reappointment, corrective action, fair hearing, and accreditation and regulatory compliance matters.
Contribute to Legal Department initiatives and perform other responsibilities necessary to support the health system’s hospitals, ambulatory operations, clinical services, and affiliated entities.
Identify legal risks and escalate issues appropriately.
Manage multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining quality and responsiveness.