Staff Attorney

Richmond University Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Richmond University Medical Center is looking for a part-time Staff Attorney to join their Legal Department. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, requiring expertise in healthcare law. Candidates must have a Juris Doctor and experience in the healthcare domain to ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Admission to practice law in New York, in good standing.
• 3+ years of legal experience with focus on healthcare law or corporate transactions.
• Familiarity with hospital operations and healthcare contracting.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts.
• Advise on regulatory compliance issues.
• Provide legal guidance on operational matters.

Skills

Research

Writing

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

locations Richmond University Medical Center (Staten Island, NY)

time type Part time

posted on Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id JR100590

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Day Shift - 7.5 Hours (United States of America)

About RUMC - Staff Attorney Position

RUMC is seeking a Staff Attorney to join our Legal Department. The Staff Attorney will report directly to the General Counsel and provide assistance and advice on all legal matters related to operations, finance, and the delivery of care. The role will focus primarily on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare law and a keen understanding of the regulatory landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including physician employment agreements, vendor agreements, managed care contracts, and business associate agreements.
• Develop and maintain policy and procedures for contract management.
• Advise on regulatory compliance issues including fraud, HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid rules, and other healthcare-related regulations.
• Provide legal guidance on operational matters for hospitals and healthcare providers, such as medical staff bylaws, policy development, and risk management strategies.
• Assist in preparing legal documents for filing pursuant to regulatory requirements.
• Draft clear and precise legal communications including demand letters, regulatory responses, policy memos, and correspondence with stakeholders.
• Serve as initial point of contact with outside legal counsel as needed.
• Stay current with federal and state healthcare laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in New York, and in good standing.
• 3+ years of legal experience, preferably with a focus on healthcare law or corporate transactions.
• Familiarity with hospital operations, provider networks, and healthcare contracting.
• Working knowledge of New York State and federal laws, rules and regulations governing healthcare including, but not limited to, those regarding fraud, waste and abuse, HIPAA/privacy, Medicare/Medicaid rules, CMS CoP, and regulations governed by DOH, OMH and OPWDD.
• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Exposure to litigation or administrative proceedings involving healthcare entities is a plus.

Part Time Hours, 18.75 hours/ weekly.

Salary Range: $76.92/hr - $89.74/hr

Employment Non-Discrimination: Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

About RUMC

Our Mission

We the staff of Human Resources are proud to share a long-standing tradition of excellence at Richmond University Medical Center. We uphold the mission by providing premier quality patient care through a full spectrum of emergent, acute, primary, behavioral health and educational services, and value the pride and integrity that motivate us to always be more, and always be better. We are committed to our mission and values because WE CARE! We are Welcoming, Energized, Compassionate, Advocates, Respectful and Excellent in our interaction with our patients, families, visitors and co-workers.

WE CARE

W We are welcoming and gracious toward each other, and toward all who come to receive our services.

E Personnel are energized for quality, creativity, commitment and teamwork.

C Compassion is the way we share deep concern and care toward each person.

A Advocacy is our activity that promotes the rights and responsibilities of patients, families, and staff, in the hospital setting and in the community.

R We show respect by recognizing the basic dignity of every person in all our interactions and in the formulation of policies and procedures.

E Excellence is our way of demonstrating that we can always be more and always be better.