CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER

Chief Legal Officer

Galen Medical Group offers several medical specialties throughout the Chattanooga region. We provide quality care and patient-friendly services to adults and children of all ages. Our mission is to elevate the health of our community through multiple medical specialties providing excellent care delivered with wisdom, compassion, integrity and a commitment to technology, education and scientific inquiry. We are seeking qualified, like minded Individuals to join our team!

Purpose:

We seek a knowledgeable and experienced Chief Legal Officer/Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to ensure our company adheres to legal standards and in-house policies. You will be responsible for evaluating all applicable regulations and recommending/participating in all related matters. The CLO/CCO will possess an in-depth understanding of industry-specific regulations, standards, and practices, including but not limited to HIPAA, OSHA, False Claims Act, STARK, Anti-Kickback, and other federal regulations. Experience with healthcare operations, along with previous privacy and compliance leadership, is crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce necessary policies and procedures to adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies.
• Regularly assess the efficiency of control systems and recommend effective improvements.
• Review and evaluate company procedures and reports to identify hidden risks or common issues.
• Coordinate with different departments to ensure they follow up with the correction process.
• Provide guidance on proper ethical and legal practices and responses to compliance issues.
• Conduct compliance audits to ensure adherence and identify problematic areas.
• Plan, implement, and oversee risk-related programs.
• Create and manage effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and non-compliance issues.
• Provide continuous training and updates to regulatory changes of multiple departments.
• Build and maintain relationships with federal, state, and local healthcare authorities.

Qualifications

Required:

• Juris Doctorate.
• Prior experience with and knowledge of DOL, employee, and HR regulations.
• Prior experience and extensive knowledge of federal and state laws related to healthcare, with particular emphasis on HIPAA, the False Claims Act, STARK, Anti-Kickback regulations, and OSHA regulations.

Preferred:

• 7-10 years of experience with progressively more responsibility directly related to compliance and regulatory affairs in a healthcare setting preferred.

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:

• Familiarity with operational, financial, and quality assurance procedures and regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing comprehensive strategic compliance and operational processes within a complex healthcare environment.
• Proven track record of managing multiple departments effectively.
• Excellent knowledge of and attention to detail concerning reporting procedures and record keeping.
• Strong and ethical mindset with the ability to operate as an unquestioned role model for ethical behavior.

As part of the Galen Medical Group, the applicant must be a team player and provide excellent customer service while assessing our patients needs efficiently. Perform all duties in compliance with Galen Medical policies, HIPAA, and OSHA standards.

Why should you apply?

• 401(k) benefits.
• Education reimbursement.
• Holiday Pay.
• Great earned time-off policy.
• Company-paid Life Insurance & Long Term Disability.

Galen Medical Group is a member of the Drug-Free Workplace Program and it is a requirement that we conduct a pre-employment drug screen, as part of the hiring process.

The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not intended to be a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.