3343 - SHS CORPORATE COUNSEL

About Us: At Sinai Chicago, we take health care personally.
Excellence in health care is about more than just medicine, technology, tests and treatments, it is about really caring for people with dignity and respect.
That’s what we do.
We are dedicated to providing the best care to meet the needs of people, for our community, for our patients and for you.
Position Purpose: In the position of Corporate Counsel, you will be reporting to and assisting Sinai Chicago’s General Counsel with providing a wide variety of legal and support services to Sinai Chicago and its Affiliates relating to healthcare transactions, compliance and regulatory affairs, corporate documents and governance.
This position will be a hybrid position that will require both on-site and remote work.
Key Job Activities: Serves as a resource to the legal team, on the regulatory compliance issues impacting Sinai Health System and its Affiliates Reviews, draft and negotiate contracts for Sinai Chicago and its subsidiaries Assists in the development of policies and procedures to promote compliance with state and federal laws Reviews proposed legislation and provides feedback and/or proposed changes to Government Affairs team Conducts legal research and provides guidance on legal issues relevant to Sinai’s operations and strategic initiatives Participates in and supports internal operations, as assigned Provides guidance and assistance to management, consultants, and outside legal counsel in a highly collaborative fashion Works closely with outside attorneys and other consultants and manages outside counsel legal services when necessary Education and Work Experience: JD degree from an accredited law school At least five (5) years of experience practicing law in relevant subject matter areas, gained either in-house or in private practice, with a track record of success Experience in the following areas is preferred: health care operations, contracts, employment law, compliance and regulations (including Stark, Anti-kickback Statute, Civil Monetary Penalties, HIPAA, and other areas of regulatory compliance relating to the operation of a complex not-for-profit, safety net health system) Knowledge and Skills: Experience Preferred in EPIC and MEDITECH software systems Certifications/Licenses: Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois or qualify for In-House Counsel designation Workplace Conditions: PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk or hear The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch The employee is occasionally required to stand The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus WORK ENVIRONMENT: General office environment and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE CATEGORY: Category 1 - Job usually involves contact with patients or patient’s specimens.
Exposure to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens, is possible Category 2 - Job may expose incumbent occasionally or in emergency situations to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens Category 3 - Job does not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens.
Incumbent does not perform or help in emergency medical care or first aid as a part of his/her job.
Benefits: Sinai Health System’s goal is to provide you with the most comprehensive benefit package possible while balancing our fiscal commitments and obligations.
Sinai Health Systems currently offers its employees the option to participate in a full range of benefits, including a health care program which includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
Along with Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Employee Assistance Program and Student Loan Assistance.
Participation in some programs requires that employees be regularly scheduled to work a minimum number of hours and/or to have fulfilled a waiting period after they begin employment with Sinai Health Systems.
Living the Values: TEAMWORK - Caregiver works together with other caregivers to create and maintain an inclusive workplace where differences, inclusivity, conflict resolution and open communication are valued RESPECT - Caregiver shows mutual respect and fairness, treats each person with dignity and encourages each individual’s unique talents and contributions QUALITY - Caregiver improves our services by following protocol and suggesting improvements based on observations, continuous learning and industry best practices INTEGRITY - Caregiver holds self and others accountable for their actions and are honest and ethical in all dealings SAFETY - Caregiver practices behaviors that promote safety for all patients, visitors, and caregivers ROLE MODEL - Caregiver is a dependable role model and champions our values through their daily interactions with patients, customers and coworkers Location: SHS · SHS SHS ADMINISTRATION Schedule: Full Time, Days, 8:00 -5pm