Job Description
Vice President of Compliance & Legal Affairs - Leading Healthcare Organization in Colorado
Are you a seasoned legal and compliance professional looking for a new opportunity? Are you passionate about ensuring ethical practices and regulatory adherence within a healthcare organization? If so, we have the perfect role for you! Community Hospital, a leading healthcare organization in Colorado, is seeking a Vice President of Compliance & Legal Affairs to join our team and lead all aspects of legal and regulatory compliance for our organization.
As the Vice President of Compliance & Legal Affairs, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our organization complies with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal policies. You will serve as the primary legal advisor to our executive team, providing expert guidance on contracts, litigation, and regulatory concerns. With your leadership, we will maintain a culture of ethical practices and continuously work towards mitigating potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement compliance programs, policies, and procedures to ensure regulatory adherence. - Serve as the primary legal advisor to the executive team on contracts, litigation, and regulatory concerns. - Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk, and develop corrective action plans to avoid recurrence. - Oversee internal audits and investigations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies. - Stay updated on changes in healthcare laws and regulations, and assess their impact on the organization. - Lead the legal review of contracts, agreements, partnerships, and other strategic initiatives. - Manage relationships with external legal counsel as needed. - Educate staff and leadership on legal and compliance matters, promoting a culture of ethical practices.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. - Active license to practice law in Colorado or the ability to obtain it. - Minimum of 5 years of experience in a legal and/or compliance role, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity. - Extensive knowledge of healthcare regulatory compliance, including HIPAA, Stark Law, and Anti-Kickback Statute. - Strong experience negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts. - Demonstrated experience handling complex legal issues and risk mitigation. - Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or similar credential. - Experience in healthcare, hospital, or similar regulated industries.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with potential for discretionary bonuses based on performance. - Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance. - 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions. - Paid time off.
Department: Compliance and Legal Reports to: Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
Hiring Salary Range: $156,000 - $179,400 per year (depending on education and experience)
Qualifications:
- Doctorate or better in Law or related field.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The Vice President of Compliance & Legal Affairs role at Community Hospital offers a competitive salary range of $156,000 - $179,400 per year, depending on education and experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions, and paid time off. Join our team and make a positive impact on the healthcare industry while advancing your career! Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
