Senior Healthcare Counsel - Hospital & Physician Operations

Senior Healthcare Counsel – Hospital & Physician Operations

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.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in regulatory law with a strong focus on healthcare, specifically including physician practice and hospital representation, working for a Healthcare Provider.
• Experience in managing regulatory compliance and responding to regulatory inquiries, particularly in the context of 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

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
• Life Insurance
• Competitive rates
• Bonuses offered
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
• Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
• Bereavement Leave
• Free Parking
• On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
• Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
• Direct Deposit
• Free Wellness Screening
• Free confidential counseling services
• Employee Discount Programs
• Recognition Programs
• Referral Programs
• Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!

Employment Screening Requirements: As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/