University of Toledo Physicians' mission is to improve the human condition through excellence in patient care and medical discovery. Representing more than 200 physicians, UT Physicians are leaders in clinical care, research and education of the future physicians, providing care in a wide range of medical specialties from the most complex diagnoses and treatments to primary care for the entire family. The primary site of inpatient care services is at the University of Toledo Medical Center, but many of our physicians’ practice at hospitals and medical offices throughout the region.

University of Toledo Physicians offers competitive pay and benefits including: 403B, Pension, health and tuition waiver at UT.

• Advises UTP Leadership on contracts, compliance with health care laws and regulations; communicates complex legal concepts to non-legal staff.
• Drafts and reviews contracts, agreements, and regulatory filings; working closely with leadership and key stakeholders to achieve strategic goals.
• Conducts legal research and analysis on health care issues, advising UTP Leadership on needed actions and important changes.
• Advises UTP Leadership on compliance with laws during contractual relationship formation and cessation.
• Ensures employment contracts align with legal requirements.
• Supports and consults on the preparation of claims, employment contracts, or other legal documentation.
• Evaluates new business partnerships and provides legal advice to UTP Leadership during transactions.
• Advises and supports UTP Leadership in the design, change and implementation of UTP’s policies.
• Collaborates with UTP Leadership providing guidance in relationships with employees, partners, vendors, and other parties to reach mutually beneficial agreements.
• Analyzes and ensures the legality, clarity, and fairness of contracts already in place.
• Ensures that contracts adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Supports UTP Leadership in attempting to resolve disputes outside of court through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution methods.
• Coordinates with UTP’s affiliated entities on matters of common interest.
• Represents and advises UTP Leadership in handling of legal documents and proceedings.
• Handles sensitive matters with care and confidentiality.
• Cultivates teamwork and collaborates with outside counsel utilized by UTP.
• Other duties as assigned in support of the UTP and UTHealth’s success and overall organizational mission.

• Education and License:
  • J.D. from an ABA Accredited Law School
  • Licensed to practice law in the state Ohio.
  • Good standing member of the Ohio State Bar (or able to waive in).
• Skills:
  • Strong legal research and writing skills.
  • Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
  • Proficient in drafting legal documents, including appeals, demand letters, and litigation briefs.
  • Proficiency with MS Office
  • In-depth knowledge of heath care law and regulations.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks and produce output with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence multiple stakeholders to achieve organization mission.
  • Demonstrated integrity and respect for others; values teamwork and collaboration in interpersonal interactions.
• Years of Experience:
  • 8 years of corporate legal experience, including contract review.
  • Strong academic record
  • 5 years’ experience in health law

• Must be able to move about the practice/department and between workstations.
• Must be able to understand directions (written and verbal), communicate and respond to inquiries.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or carry light equipment or supplies.
• Must be able to input and retrieve information from a computer.