Classifieds

GENERAL COUNSEL/COMPLIANCE OFFICER

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches (“MSPB”) is a primary care-focused, multi-specialty physician group practice serving Palm Beach and Broward counties in Florida. MSPB is a value-based care focused, integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality care with respect and integrity for its patients and the community. MSPB has approximately 85 providers, spread across 25+ offices and offers primary care, cardiology, neurology, hematology/oncology, concierge medicine and laboratory services.

JOB SUMMARY

The General Counsel/Compliance Officer is responsible for overseeing the legal and corporate compliance functions for the company and its affiliated entities. As the hands on, in-house legal executive, the General Counsel/Compliance Officer will be the strategic legal advisor for senior management and the Board of Directors of the Company across a full range of legal matters including: corporate governance; commercial transactions, including M&A and due diligence; contract review and negotiations; real estate leases; federal and state regulatory compliance; provider relations and insurance contracting; HIPAA privacy matters; fraud and abuse compliance, including reviews under Stark and anti-kickback laws; risk management; and employment issues. As a member of the senior leadership team, the General Counsel/Compliance Officer will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a work environment focused on delivering high quality patient care and one that fosters respect, open communication, collaboration and teamwork.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts and other legal documents, including, merger, acquisition and other corporate transaction documents, independent contractor and consulting agreements, employment-related agreements, confidentiality, real estate leases, vendor agreements and license agreements.
• Advise senior leadership on contract status, legal risks and business terms of transactions.
• Assist in the review of payor contracts.
• Participate in the development of corporate policies, procedures and programs to efficiently manage the Company’s activities and mitigate risk.
• Proactively address rapidly evolving legislative environment, including changes in laws and regulations, regulatory focus areas and industry best practices that may affect the Company and its affiliates.
• Perform pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights with respect to any malpractice issues.
• Perform legal due diligence with respect to any mergers or acquisitions prior to finalization of transaction.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel on acquisition transactions.
• Ensure the Company conducts its business in compliance with various healthcare laws including those on privacy, FWA, including Stark, Anti-Kickback statutes.
• Administer all aspects of the Company’s corporate compliance program.
• Investigate and resolve any compliance or risk concerns in an effort to mitigate the Company’s liability.
• Provide counsel for legal aspects of practice operations including informed consent, medical records, privacy and patients’ rights issues.
• Act as Corporate Secretary for Board of Director meetings; maintain appropriate corporate records for all Company entities.
• Provide oversight and leadership for all legal needs of the Company, including those of internal stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively and manage outside counsel, as needed.

SKILLS

Extensive knowledge of laws and standards governing the delivery of healthcare by providers

• Experience in broad range of transactional work, including drafting and negotiating various types of transaction agreements
• Proven ability to advise senior management on complex commercial matters and risks
• Strong understanding of corporate laws and healthcare compliance
• Prior experience in mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence
• Proven ability to make sound legal judgments and decisions. Ability to quickly assess potential problems and provide effective resolutions
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain high-volume, high-quality workflow while handling multiple priorities and objectives
• Superior communication skills in both written and verbal presentation
• Well-developed negotiation, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Dependable, strong work ethic; high degree of ethics, personal integrity and use of sound judgment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Florida Bar
• At least 10 years of experience in the healthcare industry as in-house counsel or outside counsel – advising on a broad range of health law and corporate legal matters

BENEFITS

Competitive compensation plan with an excellent benefits package including paid time off, health benefits, and 401k.

Please submit all resumes to reema.ghuman@careabout.com

CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (CCO)

AMERICAN HEALTH ASSOCIATES, INC. is a premier clinical laboratory servicing over 3500 long-term care facilities. AHA is the fastest growing independent laboratory in the nation, currently offering services in DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA and WDC. By investing in technology and a skilled work force, we can offer a superior program focused on serving the long-term care industry.

Description: CCO will advise the Board of Directors and senior management of the Company on compliance matters and provide guidance around advancing company-wide ethics and compliance initiatives. CCO will monitor and evaluate the company’s business operations for compliance matters and concerns, including compliance with various payor rules and federal and state regulatory systems.

JOB LOCATION
South Florida headquarters. Remote work nationwide. Travel required to company’s South Florida headquarters: initial months likely require significant time spent at headquarters. Thereafter only periodic travel to South Florida required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– At the most senior levels, report, communicate, research laws, regulations, requirements, regulatory audits and/or exams.
– Refine and advance the company’s suite of policies and procedures in light of changing law, new vulnerabilities, and new lines of business entered into by the company.
– Lead initiatives to ensure sound implementation of policies; educate and train all company personnel to create a company-wide “culture of compliance.”
– Work alongside company operational heads to identify areas of heightened risk and compliance vulnerability, and to develop and implement response plans in light of findings.
– Oversee licensing and accreditation in various jurisdictions.
– Serve as the company’s Privacy Officer and spearhead the continued implementation of industry best practices to guard protected health information.
– Lead the company’s HIPAA compliance efforts alongside the company’s Data Security Officer.
– Respond to and investigate matters of concern raised by employees to company reporting hotline, and other alleged violations of company policies and procedures, or applicable law.
– Lead responses to external inquiries and audits, working alongside company leadership and relevant company personnel.
– Oversee internal reviews and engaged third party audits in various aspects of the company’s business.
– Regularly report to the Board of Directors and company leadership on compliance progress, status, and matters of concern as they arise.

SKILLS
– Must be strategic, creative, and agile.
– Ability to work effectively with, influence and get consensus across functional units and at all levels in organization, as well with external parties.
– Work efficiently with a high attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
– Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build and maintain positive work relationships and effectively interface across the organization.
– Ability to enthusiastically support and promote the goals of our organization and its clients.

QUALIFICATIONS
– BA or BS required, J.D. or M.A. in healthcare administration or compliance preferred.
– Minimum of 7 years health care, regulatory, ethics, compliance, or privacy experience.
– Experience in the clinical laboratory or mobile diagnostics industry.
– Experience leading a compliance team in a business with multi-state operations.
– In-depth knowledge of Medicare health plan operations, reporting and audits including CMS Program Audits.

BENEFITS
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation plan with an excellent benefits package including Vacation and Sick paid time off, Group Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, Vision Plans and more.

Interested and qualified applicants please email any questions and resumes to: dschwartz@ahalabs.com

American Health Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Seeking Health Attorney

Description:

Small boutique Firm in Northeast Orlando suburb seeks attorney for transactional or litigation healthcare work.

Send resume and cover letter to: PAlexander@TheHealthLawFirm.com or fax: (407) 331-3030.

Attorney for Health Practice

Law Firm: Your Insurance Attorney
Description:

Your Insurance Attorney seeks health insurance law associate attorney with 2-3 years of experience. The candidate should have passed the Florida Bar. The candidate should preferably have experience including health care, health insurance law, medical billing issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Legal Research
• Draft pleadings i.e. complaints, responses to MTD, MSJ etc.
• Settlement negotiations
• Prepare and attend Depositions
• Prepare and respond to discovery and deal with discovery issues
• Attend court hearings
• Development of novel causes of action in healthcare claims
• Escalate and resolve the day-to-day issues at related to healthcare litigation
• Collaborate with staff to ensure deadlines are met

Requirements

• Strong project management and time management skills, including abilities to multi-task, focus on details, and meet strict deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with ambition, accountability, urgency, toward effective action
• Strong ability with Microsoft Office Suite programs (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Education / Specialized Knowledge Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate Degree
• Healthcare Industry experience: 2+ years (Preferred)
• Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish)
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Please email any questions and resumes to health@yourinsuranceattorney.com

Associate – Health (Transactional) – Miami

Law Firm: McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Description: McDermott Will & Emery LLP has been recognized as the Top Firm to Work For in both The American Lawyer and Vault 2022 rankings. That’s because we put your career on the fast track from day one, helping you hone your legal skills through meaningful work and powerful mentorship.

As part of our ongoing commitment to be #AlwaysBetter for our people, clients and communities, we have created a culture of belonging that champions your individuality and authenticity as both a person and a lawyer. From our top-rated summer program to our award-winning professional development offerings and industry-leading wellness initiatives, we support you through every stage of your life and career—so you can live a life you love both in and outside of the office.

The Health Industry Advisory group is seeking two associates 2nd- 6th year to join our Miami office.

Applications should be submitted via our web apply portal. Questions can be directed to Voula Gaiser, Lateral Associate Recruiting Manager, at vgaiser@mwe.com.

Job Requirements:
• 2-6 years of experience working with clients in the health care industry and/or experience in Corporate transactions
• Excellent analytical and writing skills, along with a strong academic background
• Must be admitted to practice in FL

We continue to prioritize the health and safety of our McDermott workforce. Consistent with that commitment, in light of the substantial and growing body of evidence that vaccinations remain the most effective protection against the spread of COVID-19, we require that members of our McDermott workforce be fully vaccinated. Exceptions are available only for those who need an accommodation for a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief or practice.

At this time we are not asking you to provide any information about your current vaccination status, whether you would seek a medical or religious accommodation to the policy, or for any other medical information. We are only notifying you of the policy if you are interested in moving forward with the application process.

*Policy applies to locations where local ordinances do not prevent COVID-19 vaccination mandates.

McDermott Will & Emery LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer (Minority/ Female/ Disabled/ Veteran)

Health Care Regulatory and/or Transactional / Attorney Opening (Miami)

Law Firm: Polsinelli PC (Inc)
Description: Polsinelli has one of the largest, most successful, health care practices in the U.S. with 22 offices. The firm currently seeks a healthcare attorney to join our national healthcare team in Miami. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm experience and superb writing, analytical and communication skills. Detailed knowledge of the industry and regulatory landscape is required, with current knowledge of changing impacts to the health care business. The ideal candidate will possess 4+ years of healthcare experience; consulting, compliance or other practical and operational experience is preferred. Polsinelli is particularly interested in candidates who have the ambition, drive and team-orientation to help grow our practice, both in Miami and nationally, and to play a key role supporting clients’ needs and goals.

For addition information, please email J. Everett Wilson, Managing Partner of Polsinelli’s Miami Office at everett.wilson@polsinelli.com.

Associate Attorney (Remote)

Law Firm: Southern Health Lawyers, LLC
Description: Southern Health Lawyers, LLC, is a nationally-recognized boutique health law firm focusing on corporate and regulatory matters for healthcare providers. We have an immediate opening for an associate (preferably with 2+ years of experience) representing various healthcare clients in a broad range of regulatory, compliance, operational, investigatory and transactional matters. Litigation experience is also a plus. Qualified candidates must be self-starters and willing to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Preference for candidates licensed in Alabama, Florida or Georgia, but open to other state bars and candidates are not required to reside in the same city as one of our firm’s offices. Virtual opportunities are available. This position is perfect for an attorney with young children who desires the boutique feel and culture of our firm, as we understand that family is very important…it is to us, too. If interested, please send your resume to jmustari@southernhealthlawyers.com.

Summer Internship Opportunity (Remote)

Duration: May 2020 – August 2020
Law Firm: Jones Health Law, P.A.
Location: Coconut Grove, FL
Compensation: Stipend (TBD)
Description: We are looking to fill a Remote Summer Internship position. Jones Health Law has been providing regulatory and transaction legal services to healthcare providers and professionals throughout Florida for over 5 years. The intern will be responsible for conducting legal research, drafting of memoranda, authoring monthly blog posts on health law issues, attending health webinars, completing various forms and applications for licenses, providing administrative support, and more.
Please submit all resumes to JRJ@JonesHealthLaw.com

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