Staff Attorney

Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS) is seeking a highly motivated Staff Attorney to join our legal team and provide in-house counsel to PHS and its affiliates. This role involves supporting a variety of legal matters, including litigation, regulatory compliance, and daily operational issues across our integrated healthcare system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with litigated and regulatory matters and support management decision-making

• Prepare, review, and negotiate legal documents and agreements

• Review and respond to third-party and government subpoenas

• Advise on medical staff and peer review issues

• Provide real-time legal support to direct care teams

• Develop and review policies and procedures related to patient care, regulatory compliance, and workforce matters

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong interest in healthcare law and regulations

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advisory skills

• Able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment

If you are a dedicated legal professional seeking a rewarding career in healthcare law , we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of New Mexico or ability to obtain admission within a short period of time.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as an attorney, preferably in a healthcare or litigation setting.
• Knowledge and willingness to learn federal and state laws and regulations related to healthcare.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with court personnel, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.
• Occasional in-state travel to various PHS facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and guidance to Presbyterian Healthcare Services in all aspects of its operations.
• Provide review and feedback on legal documents.
• Provide legal support for care units and operations across the delivery system;
• Provide legal support to the Risk Management and Legal departments;
• Provide education, training, and guidance in formal and informal settings on a regular basis in order to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risk across the enterprise;
• Provide backup coverage for other PHS attorneys and participate in the call rotation for day call and after-hours legal emergencies;
• Triage, prepare, and respond to subpoenas and law enforcement requests;
• Work in conjunction with hospital departments and team members in order to properly operationalize educational and business objectives; and
• Perform other functions as required.
• Attend or staff a variety of internal standing and task force and ad hoc teams.
• Assist with the drafting or review of contracts and patient complaint documentation as needed.

Benefits:

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

Wellness
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Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $56.92/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.