Assistant General Counsel

Work Location : Arlington, TX-Hybrid work location with some work from home. Main office is in the Corporate office in Arlington, TX

Texas Health Resources has an Assistant General Counsel position available in the Legal Department. Eligible candidates must have a Juris Doctorate degree, be admitted to the State Bar of Texas, have a minimum of 7 years legal experience and 5 years relevant health law experience.

Job Duties

Represents and advises on legal and litigation-related matters for all THR entities, including System Services departments, with a specific focus on Revenue Cycle operations and legal assistance.

Handles a wide range of other legal responsibilities as assigned. Assists with interpretation and application of State and Federal rules.

Participate as a member and/or attend various committees and/or meetings.

Education

Bachelor's Degree required and J.D. required

Experience

7 years legal experience required

5 years Healthcare Law required

The primary focus of work experience in the hospital/health care industry should include hospital/health system revenue cycle operations, including evaluation of claims against payors for underpayment, as well as general counsel advice on federal and state statutes and regulations impacting revenue cycle operations.

Licenses and Certifications

JD - Juris Doctor by State Bar of Texas required upon hire

Skills

Strong academic credentials, excellent writing and speaking skills, ability to relate to all levels of personnel within THR as well as medical staff members.

Why Texas Health?

At Texas Health Resources, our mission is “to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve”.

Our award-winning culture is a tribute to our amazing employees. We’re thrilled to be a 2023 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” for the 9th year in a row!

We strive to create an atmosphere of respect, integrity, compassion and excellence for all. We’re committed to diversity in our workforce, and our mission to serve spreads across ethnic, cultural, economic and generational boundaries. Join us and to do your life’s best work here!

As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

Here are a few of our recent awards:

· 2023 Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® (9th consecutive year & we're one of only three health systems to be recognized.)

· Becker's Healthcare 2023 list of 150 top places to work in healthcare

· America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek magazine (We’re one of only six healthcare employers in Texas to earn a spot on the list.)

· 2022 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (8th consecutive year, 7th year as #1)

· 2022 Companies That Care® list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work®

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