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This position is primarily responsible for transactionally focused work, including contract drafting/negotiation and policy review, and other legal work needed to support various BJC entities and departments.
A background in one or more of the following areas is desirable: real estate (facility/office leasing), supply chain, IT and physician/clinical service agreements. Requires familiarity with health care regulations, including Stark, Anti-Kickback, HIPAA, and FCA.
Areas of responsibility may change over time, depending upon the department's needs and the individual's aptitude and interests. Requires superior writing and communication skills; a positive, outcome-focused attitude; good judgment, workload management and maintaining strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.
This position is mostly remote position with some flexibilty needed for onsite meets. Candidates should reside in the Greater St. Louis area.
Overview
BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.
BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.
BJC's patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.
Provides comprehensive service to BJC HealthCare, focused on the system's legal needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
To service the legal needs of BJC HealthCare and its affiliated entities under the direction of senior legal management leadership.
Responsibilities
Analyzes legal issues and risks and provide legal guidance by conferring with clients, reviewing and drafting memoranda, and/or other documents, including contracts, to maximize protection of the organization's assets and interests. Provision of a comprehensive range of legal services and legal advice to BJC Hospitals and Service Organizations, with particular emphasis on specific legal areas assigned. Provides expertise in the formulation and development of new policies and revision of existing policies; and provides expertise and advice in the implementation and application of policies. Demonstrates ability to effectively manage a workload that is large, diverse, and complex with minimal direct supervision or direction. Possess exceptional legal knowledge and excellent written and communication skills.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Doctorate - Law
Experience
2-5 years
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Attorney - applicable state
Preferred Requirements
Experience
5-10 years
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
This position is primarily responsible for transactionally focused work, including contract drafting/negotiation and policy review, and other legal work needed to support various BJC entities and departments.
A background in one or more of the following areas is desirable: real estate (facility/office leasing), supply chain, IT and physician/clinical service agreements. Requires familiarity with health care regulations, including Stark, Anti-Kickback, HIPAA, and FCA.
Areas of responsibility may change over time, depending upon the department's needs and the individual's aptitude and interests. Requires superior writing and communication skills; a positive, outcome-focused attitude; good judgment, workload management and maintaining strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.
This position is mostly remote position with some flexibilty needed for onsite meets. Candidates should reside in the Greater St. Louis area.
Overview
BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.
BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.
BJC's patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.
Provides comprehensive service to BJC HealthCare, focused on the system's legal needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
To service the legal needs of BJC HealthCare and its affiliated entities under the direction of senior legal management leadership.
Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Education
Experience
Supervisor Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred Requirements
Experience
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
