Senior Healthcare Counsel – Hospital & Physician Operations
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System•Sarasota, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- 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.
- Experience in managing regulatory compliance and responding to regulatory inquiries, particularly in the context of physician practices and hospital settings.
- Admission to the Florida State Bar or eligibility for admission.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Advises 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.
Benefits
- Total Rewards Package
- Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
- Life Insurance
- Competitive rates
- Bonuses offered
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
- Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
- Bereavement Leave
- Free Parking
- On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
- Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
- Direct Deposit
- Free Wellness Screening
- Free confidential counseling services
- Employee Discount Programs
- Recognition Programs
- Referral Programs
- Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
