Health Care Attorney

4-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm based in St. Louis is seeking a Health Care Attorney to handle a diverse range of corporate transactions and regulatory matters for health care organizations. The candidate will work with health care systems, hospitals, health insurance companies, long-term care providers, physician practices, and other related businesses. Current licensure to practice law in the state is required.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and support on corporate transactions and regulatory matters for health care organizations.
• Manage legal issues related to Fraud and Abuse, Stark Law, Medicare reimbursement, hospital-physician relationships, provider-payor relationships, and HIPAA compliance.
• Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents for health care transactions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on health care laws and regulations.
• Advise clients on compliance with federal, state, and local health care laws and regulations.
• Represent clients in regulatory proceedings and negotiations with government agencies.

Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Current licensure to practice law in the state.
• 5+ years of experience managing regulatory and corporate transactional matters in the health care industry.
• In-depth understanding of Fraud and Abuse, Stark Law, Medicare reimbursement, hospital-physician relationships, provider-payor relationships, and HIPAA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education:

JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the State Bar.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of health care laws and regulations.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

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