Description:
Position Summary:A Private Research University seeks an experienced attorney for the position of Assistant General Counsel, Clinical Affairs (AsstGC). The University's School of Medicine provides world class health care in 78 specialties at 130 clincial locations. The School of Medicine and BJC Health System (“BJC”) are separate entities that work in close collaboration as an integrated academic health system in the eastern region of Missouri. The AsstGC's primary responsibility is to provide legal support, advice, and counsel to the School's clinical leadership and health care providers. The AsstGC will also support the Associate General Counsel with primary responsibility for the defense of medical malpractice claims and advising School leaders charged with running the School's clinical operations. The AsstGC works collaboratively with other members of the Office of Vice Chancellor and General Counsel as necessary to ensure the delivery of prompt and informed legal services.
Job Description:
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- This role reports to the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel and works with the school's leadership of the clinical enterprise on a variety of matters:
- Advises clinicians and senior leadership regarding nuanced questions involving matters such as guardianship and consent, often in time-sensitive circumstances;
- Advises school leaders and providers on matters involving provider licenses, medical staff issues, patient safety and patient privacy;
- Drafts and revises consent forms to address evolving medical treatments and practices;
- Collaborates with BJC legal counsel regarding clinical practice issues that arise in the course of the Washington University/BJC joint clinical enterprise;
- Advises the school's providers regarding collaborative practice agreements between physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants;
- Advises the Graduate Medical Education office on matters such as affiliation, education and rotation agreements;
- Prepares comprehensive summaries of medical malpractice cases based on information provided by outside counsel and the university's Risk Management department;
- Serves as counsel to various clinical committees; e.g., telemedicine, credentialing.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
J.D. - Juris Doctor
Certifications:
No specific certification is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Progressively Responsible Law Practice (7 Years)
More about this job:
Required Qualifications:
Active membership in the Missouri Bar, or immediate eligibility for same.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with university setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications:
Missouri Bar Association - Missouri Bar Association
Work Experience:
No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Skills:
Client-Focused, Clinical Practice, Complex Systems, Critical Thinking, Fostering Collaboration, Healthcare Law, Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), Informed Consent Process, Interpersonal Communication, Legal Consulting, Legal Services, Medical Law, Medical Malpractice, Medical Practices, Medical Regulations, Oral Communications, Sound Judgment, Strategic Thinking, Written Communication