Description:
Job Description:Department:
Legal Affairs
Job Summary:
The Healthcare Counsel - Regulatory Affairs 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.
Required Qualifications:
- Require Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Require admission to the Florida State Bar or eligibility for admission.
- Require a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in regulatory law with a strong focus on healthcare, specifically including physician practice and hospital representation, working for a Healthcare Provider. - Require experience in managing regulatory compliance and responding to regulatory inquiries, particularly in the context of physician practices and hospital settings.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prefer advanced certifications or additional training in healthcare compliance or regulatory affairs.
- Prefer in-depth knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements.
- Prefer strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Prefer familiarity with healthcare compliance management systems and tools.
- Prefer ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Mandatory Education
JD: Juris Doctor
Employment Screening Requirements
As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com
