Healthcare Attorney - 991392

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Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

Primary Purpose:

Provides legal counsel and strategic guidance on matters related to healthcare operations, compliance, and risk management across the university’s medical, research, and clinical entities. Ensures institutional adherence to federal and state healthcare laws, supports contract negotiations, and advises on regulatory issues impacting academic medicine.

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range:  Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Advises university leadership, medical faculty, and clinical departments on healthcare law, including clinical operations, clinical research, physician and practice acquisitions, clinical and other affiliation agreements, Title IV and IX issues, education compliance, ADA, HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and the Affordable Care Act.
2. Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts related to clinical services, research, vendor agreements, and affiliations.
3. Provides legal support for healthcare compliance programs and internal audits.
4. Assists in oversight in administrative proceedings and liaise with regulatory agencies (e.g., CMS, OCR, DOJ).
5. Counsels on medical malpractice, patient rights, consent, and confidentiality issues.
6. Supports legal aspects of healthcare transactions, mergers, and joint ventures.
7. Monitors changes in healthcare legislation and assess institutional impact.
8. Collaborates with risk management, compliance, and human resources teams on cross-functional legal matters.
9. Delivers training and education on healthcare legal topics to faculty and staff.
10. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Deep knowledge of healthcare regulations and university governance structures.
2. Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
3. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:
1.Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
2.Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
3.Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
4.Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.
5.May be required to work nights or weekends.
6.May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
7.May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, and computer keyboards.

Required Certifications/Licensures: Active license to practice law in the State of Florida.

Required Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Major (if required: 

Required Experience: Eight (8) years of experience in healthcare law, preferably in academic or hospital settings.

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Prior work with academic medical centers or university-affiliated hospitals.
2. Familiarity with research compliance (e.g., IRB, clinical trials, FDA regulations).
3. Experience with employment law as it intersects with healthcare operations.

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  Yes  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.