Health Care Associate Attorney

A law firm in Baton Rouge is seeking a Health Care Associate Attorney with 1-6 years of experience in healthcare matters. The ideal candidate will have expertise in one or more areas such as Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid billing and reimbursement, medical staff matters, physician contracting, clinical trials, compliance issues for healthcare providers, hospital/physician alignment, and transactional health law issues. Hospital counsel experience is preferred, along with strong academic credentials, excellent communication, and writing skills.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and advice to healthcare clients on various regulatory and compliance matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to health care laws and regulations.
• Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents pertaining to health care transactions and operations.
• Assist with the development and implementation of compliance programs for healthcare providers.
• Represent healthcare clients in administrative proceedings and investigations.
• Advise on matters related to medical staff issues, physician contracting, and clinical trials.
• Assist with provider enrollment, licensing, and credentialing matters.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Provide guidance on hospital/physician alignment and transactional health law issues.
• Stay updated on changes in health care laws and regulations affecting clients.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 1-6 years of experience in health care matters.
• Strong understanding of health care laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, HIPAA, and Medicare/Medicaid regulations.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Hospital counsel experience preferred.
• Strong academic credentials.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Contract drafting and review.
• Regulatory compliance in healthcare.
• Administrative proceedings and investigations.
• Medical staff issues and physician contracting.
• HIPAA compliance.
• Provider enrollment and licensing.
• Transactional health law.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

This Louisiana based law firm was formed over 80 years ago. The practice is a time-honored establishment with over sixty adept lawyers on staff. Some areas of practice include alternative dispute resolution, corporate and intellectual property. There are eight practice industries namely automotive, corporate-financial services, construction, governmental relations, healthcare, insurance, environmental and transportation. The firm is the recipient of many notable mentions and industry honors.