Legal Associate
Organising Institution / Firm
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
📍 Mode / Location
Corpus Christi, TX
💰 Stipend / Pay
Not Specified
🎓 Eligibility
JD from an accredited law school; Admitted to practice law in the state of Texas.
🛡️ Category
Jobs
Full Opportunity Brief
Contextual Overview
Driscoll Children's Hospital is seeking a licensed attorney to serve as a Legal Associate. This in-house role focuses on providing comprehensive legal services to the Driscoll Health System, with a primary emphasis on revenue cycle management, healthcare billing compliance, and regulatory representation under the direction of the General Counsel.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Must be admitted to practice law in the state of Texas.
- Experience in revenue cycle, medical office billing, or regulatory law is preferred.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Healthcare Collections: Oversee compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer regulations; manage claim recovery and resolve underpayment or recoupment disputes.
- Legal Representation: Represent the health system in mediations, arbitrations, and formal lawsuits related to payor agreements.
- Regulatory Advisory: Provide legal interpretation and advice on healthcare regulations, including the No Surprises Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Stark Law.
- Documentation: Draft and review legal documents and provide professional recommendations on complex healthcare compliance issues.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Not specified.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should apply directly through the official LinkedIn job portal. Ensure your profile is updated with relevant experience in healthcare or regulatory law before submission.