Senior Counsel, Medical Risk & Patient Safety

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

TRS retirement

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Senior Counsel, Medical Risk Management to lead the patient complaint and grievance program within the Office of Legal Affairs. The role supervises nurse risk managers, ensures CMS compliance, advises executive leadership, and partners with clinical teams to mitigate risk while supporting patient safety.

This on-site role offers growth and impact in a leading healthcare system.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and licensure in Texas.
• 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney in medical malpractice, risk management, health law, or related fields.
• Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; eligible for admission to the Texas Bar with full licensure required within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred: nursing, healthcare, health administration, public health background; 2 years of leadership in legal or healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises, mentors and develops nurse risk managers to administer the patient complaint/grievance process in compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation.
• Assess patient care complaints and grievances and implement risk reduction strategies while pursuing favorable outcomes.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and management to identify, quantify, and mitigate risk liability and support leadership with timely guidance.
• Serve as senior legal advisor in medical risk management and provide guidance on UT Southwestern policies within applicable laws.
• Lead and participate in medical committees and oversee training on professional liability and risk reduction.

Education

J.D. degree from accredited law school

Texas Bar admission (eligible within 6 months)

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Senior Counsel, Medical Risk Management to lead the patient complaint and grievance program within the Office of Legal Affairs. The role supervises nurse risk managers, ensures CMS compliance, advises executive leadership, and partners with clinical teams to mitigate risk while supporting patient safety.

This on-site role offers growth and impact in a leading healthcare system.