Staff Attorney II

Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS) is seeking a Staff Attorneyto join our legal team and support the management and defense of claims and litigation. Reporting to the Risk Staff Attorney III this role plays a key part in risk mitigation claims defense and litigation support across our integrated healthcare system.

• This is a Full Time position - Exempt: Yes
• Job is based at Rev Hugh Cooper Admin Center
• Work hours: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday

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.

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in one or more states and a member in good standing of the applicable state bar;
• New Mexico license to Practice Law preferred and must be acquired as soon as practicable following employment.
• At least 5 years experience practicing in general civil litigation health law litigation or attorney oversight of litigation from a risk management perspective
• Experience working in a litigation setting preferred.
• 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.

• Provide legal support for contracts and business arrangements including physician and referral source agreements

• Ensure compliance with healthcare laws regulations and risk management

• Review draft and negotiate agreements to meet strategic and business objectives

• Advise business leaders on physician compensation fair market value and commercial reasonableness

• Develop and maintain standard contract templates clauses and provisions

• Serve as legal advisor to committees and strategic initiatives

• Educate and train business partners and stakeholders on legal compliance and risk mitigation

• Support compliance department initiatives and provide backup coverage for other attorneys

• Collaborate with hospital departments to operationalize legal and business objectives

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees including medical dental vision disability coverage life insurance and optional voluntary benefits.

The Employee Wellness Rewards Program encourages staff to engage in health-enhancing activities - like challenges webinars and screenings - with opportunities to earn gift to earn gift cards and other incentives.

As a mission-driven organization Presbyterian is deeply committed to improving community health across New Mexico through initiatives like growers markets and local partnerships. Founded in 1908 Presbyterian is a locally owned not-for-profit healthcare system with nine hospitals a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. With nearly 14000 employees it is the largest private employer in the state serving over 580000 health plan members through Medicare Advantage Medicaid and Commercial plans.

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