Senior Healthcare Counsel - Hospital & Physician Operations

Overview

The Senior Healthcare Counsel – Hospital & Physician Operations serves as the senior legal advisor on healthcare regulatory matters impacting hospital and physician operations. Provides strategic legal guidance for certain Acute Care Hospital Divisions, Ambulatory Division, and SMH First Physician's Group, advising on regulatory compliance, practice acquisitions, and operational strategy. Exercises independent legal judgment to mitigate regulatory, financial, and reputational exposure across the healthcare system.

Assists other health system leaders on complex matters facing the healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance on regulatory compliance, practice acquisitions, and operational strategy affecting hospital and physician operations.
• Advise on regulatory matters across Acute Care Hospital Divisions, Ambulatory Division, and First Physician's Group.
• Exercise independent legal judgment to mitigate regulatory, financial, and reputational exposure across the health system.
• Collaborate with health system leaders on complex matters requiring legal expertise.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in regulatory law with a strong focus on healthcare, including physician practice and hospital representation, working for a healthcare provider.
• Experience managing regulatory compliance and responding to regulatory inquiries, particularly in physician practices and hospital settings.
• Admission to the Florida State Bar or eligibility for admission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced certifications or additional training in healthcare compliance or regulatory affairs.
• Familiarity with healthcare compliance management systems and tools.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Mandatory Education

JD: Juris Doctor

Employment Information

Background screening is required as part of the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/