Healthcare Associate Attorney

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Healthcare Associate Attorney with 7-10 years of experience in advising hospital medical staffs and peer review bodies. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring quality patient care by providing expert legal counsel on a wide range of healthcare matters. This role involves representing medical staffs in peer review hearings, advising on regulatory compliance, and staying abreast of emerging healthcare laws and regulations. A strong understanding of peer review statutes, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and Joint Commission standards is essential.

Duties:

• Represent medical staffs in peer review hearings, including conducting witness interviews, drafting briefs, and presenting arguments.
• Advise medical staffs on regulatory and accreditation compliance, including the application of peer review statutes, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and Joint Commission standards.
• Draft and review medical staff bylaws, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on complex healthcare law issues.
• Stay current on emerging healthcare laws and regulations, providing updates and strategic guidance to clients.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and internal teams to develop and implement compliance programs and training.
• Provide legal counsel on risk management and dispute resolution related to healthcare practices.

Requirements:

• 7-10 years of experience advising hospital medical staffs and peer review bodies.
• Strong understanding of peer review statutes, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and Joint Commission standards.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting legal research and drafting legal documents.
• Strong work ethic with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of healthcare law and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in legal research, drafting, and analysis.
• Ability to handle complex legal issues and provide strategic counsel.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and internal teams.

Seven law offices are based across the U.S. The head office is located in California. The legal practice started their firm seventy years ago. There are fifteen areas of practice. A number of their practice disciplines consist of infrastructure, healthcare, litigation, environment, real estate, public policy and corporate law. A sizable team of accomplished attorneys are on staff. The law practice and attorneys have received top honors from well-known industry publications and groups.