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The Assistant General Counsel (Camden-Clark) will be part of WVUHS’s Legal Services Department based in Morgantown, West Virginia. However, this position will be based at WVUHS’s subsidiary, Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, West Virginia. This position will be responsible for contract management for Camden Clark Medical Center, its subsidiaries, and other affiliated organizations (collectively “CCMC”), as necessary. This position will create, review, negotiate, and edit contracts and other forms of agreements, and will provide legal advice and guidance to internal customers regarding various contracting documents such as professional services agreements, recruiting agreements, affiliation agreements, leases, facility use agreements, and similar contracting and documentation of arrangements.
In addition, the Assistant General Counsel (CCMC) will assist with the coordination of the Risk Management Program at CCMC to protect the interest of the hospital, ambulatory clinics, and patients focusing on clinical risk identification, regulatory risk reduction, facility risk prevention and risk control. The major goals of the Program are to provide a safe environment and quality patient care through the risk management principles of identifying, investigating, analyzing, and evaluating risks on a proactive basis and the selection of the most advantageous methods of correcting, reducing, or eliminating identifiable risks that may adversely affect our patients, visitors, and employees or the quality of care provided to patients in our facility, as well as reduce the overall cost of risk to the organization.
The Assistant General Counsel (CCMC) will also assist with the day-to-day legal affairs of CCMC, including, but not limited to, medical staff affairs, litigation oversight, transactions, and employment related matters.

The Assistant General Counsel is responsible for assisting the Associate General Counsel (AGC) in negotiating, structuring, and preparing the necessary documents in connection with acquisitions, affiliations, joint ventures, management agreements, and similar agreements on behalf of West Virginia University Health System, its 17 hospital members including, West Virginia University Hospitals, and the clinical practice plans of West Virginia University, as well as other System subsidiaries and affiliates that provide ancillary services (collectively, the Organizations). The Assistant General Counsel is also responsible for assisting the AGC in managing the fundamental corporate affairs of such organizations. The Assistant General Counsel is also responsible for other day-to-day duties as assigned by the AGC and/or the Assistant Vice President & Senior Corporate Counsel (AVP) or the Chief Legal Officer (CLO).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.Certified Risk Manager (CRM) or Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM).

2.Ohio bar membership or eligibility.

EXPERIENCE:

1.Five (5) years of legal experience, preferably in a management position for a business function such as legal, risk management, insurance, or other related experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1.Assists the VP & General Counsel with oversight of the on-site, day-to-day legal affairs of CCMC, including risk management, contracts, insurance, and day-to-day legal issues.

2.Assists WVUHS Litigation Counsel, as needed, with the handling of malpractice, employment, and other lawsuits against CCMC and, as appropriate, handles such matters directly.

3.Assists VP & General Counsel with oversight of Medical Staff, credentialing, and licensing matters involving CCMC.

4.Assists the VP & General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officers of WVUHS and CCMC.

5.Assists VP & General Counsel with the oversight or participates in the oversight of outside counsel.

6.Stays current on trends in the law, particularly fraud and abuse, Stark, compliance, regulatory, and related matters. Maintains knowledge of legal trends and standards which regulate health care facilities and patient care. Works to ensure compliance with these standards

7.Prepares and reviews contracts and/or agreements involving CCMC associated with those locations and internal and external corporations, vendors, agencies, or organizations.

8.Demonstrates regard for the dignity, respect, and safety of all patients, family members, visitors, and personnel as defined in the philosophy of such organizations.

9.Maintains the confidentiality of patient and department information.

10.Promotes and contributes positively to intradepartmental and interdepartmental relationships. Displays a caring and courteous attitude and represents such organizations in a positive manner to all persons.

11.Maintains proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that such organizations are operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner and in accordance with applicable policies.

12.Diligently and in a responsible and timely manner pursues and addresses legal needs of CCMC as they arise.

13Provides assistance and back-up coverage for the VP & General Counsel. Maintains an ongoing understanding of matters in which the VP & General Counsel is involved so as to be capable of providing legal guidance in the VP & General Counsel’s absence.

14.Travels as necessary between WVUHS hospitals, and other facilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.NA

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.General office work.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1.Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

2.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

3.Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.

4.Ability to work under stress and with short deadlines.

5.Ability to solve problems in a timely and practical fashion.

6.Knowledge of litigation process and procedures.

7.Knowledge of the general operations of corporations, limited liability companies, and joint ventures.

8.Knowledge of academic medical center operations preferred.

9.Ability to communicate and interact with administration, department heads, medical staff and other hospital personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Juris Doctor

2. West Virginia Bar membership or eligibility

EXPERIENCE:

1. At least 2 years of substantial experience in corporate, transaction, contract, and regulatory law in a law firm or in-house legal department.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provides assistance and back-up coverage for the AVP and AGC in the performance of the AVP’s and AGC’s responsibilities.

2. Maintains an ongoing understanding of matters in which the AVP and AGC are involved so as to be capable of providing legal guidance in the AVP’s and/or AGC’s absence.

3. Stays current on trends in the law and, particularly, corporate, transaction, corporate and health care law.

4. Provides day-to-day legal advice to such Organizations’ boards of directors, officers, employees, and medical staffs regarding compliance with all applicable laws.

5. Is knowledgeable of legal trends and standards which regulate health care facilities and patient care and works to ensure compliance with these standards.

6. Provides advice regarding compliance with Medicare and Medicaid fraud and abuse, Stark, and tax exemption.

7. Updates and revises articles of incorporation, bylaws, and related documents.

8. Provides advice regarding the development of policies and procedures.

9. Responds in a timely manner to requests for advice or information.

10. Prepares and reviews contracts and/or agreements between the Organizations and outside agencies or organizations.

11. Demonstrates regard for the dignity, respect, and safety of all patients, family members, visitors, and personnel as defined in the philosophy of such organizations.

12. Displays a caring and courteous attitude and represents such organizations in a positive manner to all persons 100% of the time.

13. Maintains the confidentiality of patient and department information 100% of the time.

14. Promotes and contributes positively to intradepartmental and interdepartmental relationships.

15. Adheres to applicable dress codes as observed by supervision.

16. Adheres to applicable safety policies and procedures 100% of the time.

17. Maintains proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that such organizations are operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

18. Maintains proper attendance and reports to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.

19. Provides adequate notice to supervisory personnel prior to absence or tardiness in accordance with applicable policies.

20. Participates in meeting the goals and objectives of the department to ensure that the department contributes to the attainment of such organizations’ goals and objectives.

21. Promotes and contributes positively to the team work of the department by volunteering to assist co-workers, contributing ideas and problem solving with coworkers.

22. Participates in planning and implementing change and maintaining and improving productivity through attendance and participation in staff meetings, task forces, projects and discussions.

23. Diligently and in a responsible and timely manner pursues and addresses legal needs of such organizations as they arise.

24. Other duties as assigned by the CLO, AVP, and/or AGC.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. General office work

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

3. Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time

4. Ability to work under stress and with short deadlines

5. Ability to solve problems in a timely and practical fashion

6. Knowledge of litigation process and procedures

7. Knowledge of the general operations of corporations, limited liability companies, and joint ventures

8. Knowledge of academic medical center operations preferred

9. Ability to communicate and interact with administration, department heads, medical staff and other hospital personnel.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

509 SYSTEM Legal Services

Address:

800 Garfield Ave

Parkersburg

West Virginia