Description:
Job Summary:Responsible for handling a variety of moderately complex legal matters generated by the activities of the University, including drafting and reviewing contracts on behalf of the FIU Academic Health Center (AHC) and the FIU Health Services Support Organizations (HSSOs), regarding agreements related to the operation of the AHC and the HSSOs. The AHC includes the College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health and Social Work, and other units such as the FIU Center for Children and Families. Provides legal advice, counseling, education, and training on basic legal issues to promote compliance with legal regulations and to reduce exposure to legal risks. Works under the supervision of the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel for Health Affairs when working on significant contracts or transactions, as needed. Oversees or handles representation of the University in civil actions or administrative proceedings, as needed.
- Oversees the drafting and review of contracts on behalf of the AHC and the HSSOs, including managed care agreements, software and hardware agreements, health care equipment agreements, affiliation agreements, leases and other agreements related to the operation of the AHC and the HSSOs. Assists clients in structuring, negotiating, and closing transactions.
- Assist with State health care regulatory matters including licensure and mandatory reporting.
- Provides legal assistance regarding the University's Self-Insured Medical Malpractice and Professional Liability Program. Oversees outside counsel in litigation when applicable.
- Perform legal research, analyze issues, draft memoranda, and provide guidance to regarding for health care matters to the AHC and the HSSOs.
- Research legal issues in connection with HSSOs policy development.
- Ability to synthesize legal issues and provide practical advice to clients. Provide legal guidance arising out of day-to-day operational issues for the AHC and the HSSOs.
- Exercise good judgment in matters needing notice to higher level managers within the HSSOs and the AHC.
- Stay apprised of the latest developments in health care laws applicable to the AHC and the HSSOs.
- Provide legal advice to Information Technology leadership regarding the purchase, licensing and implementation of HIPAA compliant health information security systems.
- Must have excellent communication, written and verbal skills and must be a client centered problem solver. In addition, the applicant must have a history of progressively responsible legal experience and must be able to provide a record of accomplishment.
- Assist with such additional matters as may be assigned by the Office of the General Counsel's Deputy General Counsel for Health Affairs or the General Counsel.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Law degree (L.L.B. or J.D.) and licensed to practice law with five (5) years of experience as an attorney. Must be a member of the Florida Bar or become a member within twelve months of employment.
Desired Qualifications:
- Five years of health law experience, preferably in a university setting, focused on health care operations and/or transactional work.
- Relevant experience may include: tax exempt organizations, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, managed care contracting, fraud and abuse laws, patient privacy/security, referral relationships, and compliance programs.
- Preferred In house counsel experience at an academic medical center or providing legal services to hospitals, health systems, or medical providers in a law firm.
- Ability to manage health care or university health related transactions and interpret applicable health care regulations.
Administrative
Advertised Salary
$140,000 - $160,000
Work Schedule:
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Criminal Background Check
Other Information:
Handles information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional
How to Apply:
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How to Apply:
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
$140,000 - $160,000
Work Schedule:
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Criminal Background Check
Other Information:
Handles information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional
How to Apply:
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How to Apply:
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
