Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital is looking for a dynamic, experienced attorney to fill the role of General Counsel. This position is responsible for management and oversight of all legal affairs for Madonna and its related entities, including contracts, regulatory and compliance issues, corporate governance, litigation management, patient care and collection issues, Medicare and Medicaid appeals, business transactions, and employment matters.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel to organization and business leaders on a wide variety of issues, including but not limited to, general healthcare law (Stark Law, anti-kickback statutes, patient issues, and fraud and abuse laws), facility licensure, data privacy and security, risk management, regulatory and compliance issues, business initiatives and transactions, and contract matters.
• Provide representation in Medicare and Medicaid appeals and other litigation as assigned.
• Manage the contracting process for Madonna and related entities.
• Manage and monitor all lawsuits and legal matters handled by outside counsel, which includes managing and accounting for outside legal counsel spend.
• Manage the Medicare and Medicaid appeals process, including representing the organization at appeal hearings. May represent the organization in agency matters and litigation as assigned.
• Monitor proposed regulatory changes and pending litigation at the state and federal levels and advise organization and system leaders of changes that will impact operations. Create summaries of new laws and regulations to assist leaders with maintaining compliance.

Madonna can offer a competitive salary and full benefit package.  If you are interested in becoming part of the leadership team at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, please submit a resume and cover letter, in full confidence to our Director of Recruitment, Angela Kugler, at akugler@madonna.org. 

Madonna is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to the Nebraska State Bar Association
• Minimum of five years of experience as corporate counsel or in a health law related legal practice 
• In-depth knowledge of state and federal legal and regulatory issues that affect health care  
• Ability to perform legal research and analysis, prepare legal documents, and provide legal representation  
• Experience with making solid judgment calls under pressure and working well both independently and as part of a team

About Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals

Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals is one of the largest non-profit rehabilitation hospital systems in the U.S. We serve children and adults recovering from strokes, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and other medically complex conditions. Recognized as a leader in medical rehabilitation, Madonna is a top choice for patients needing rehabilitative care. We have hospitals located in both Lincoln and Omaha, NE.

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