What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asst General Counsel position at JPS Health Network?
Who We Are
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.
Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.
Why JPS?
We're More Than a Hospital. We're 7,200 Of The Most Dedicated People You Could Ever Meet. Our Goal Is To Make Sure The People Of Our Community Get The Care They Need And Deserve. As Community Stewards, We Abide By Three Rules Of The Road
For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org .
To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org , www.jpshealthnet.org/careers , or www.teamacclaim.org .
Job Title
Asst General Counsel
Requisition Number
44532
Employment Type
Full Time
Division
LEGAL
Compensation Type
Salaried
Job Category
Director / Management Level
Hours Worked
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Location:
JPOC 1350
Shift Worked
Day
Job Description
Job Summary: The Assistant General Counsel – Acclaim (AGC) will serve as a dedicated attorney providing advice, consultation and legal representation on all matters involving or affecting Acclaim Physician Group, assuming responsibility for strategic contracting, transactional, corporate governance and regulatory issues. This role will (1) evaluate need for legal services, (2) advise and consult on all legal matters affecting Acclaim and (3) analyze the need for, and consult with, other attorneys and/or law firms on specific matters or areas of representation for Acclaim. The Assistant General Counsel will maintain a view towards reducing expenditures on legal services while mitigating risk and improving operational and clinical performance.
Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities
Required Qualifications:
1350 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.
Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.
Why JPS?
We're More Than a Hospital. We're 7,200 Of The Most Dedicated People You Could Ever Meet. Our Goal Is To Make Sure The People Of Our Community Get The Care They Need And Deserve. As Community Stewards, We Abide By Three Rules Of The Road
- Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
- Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
- Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.
For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org .
To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org , www.jpshealthnet.org/careers , or www.teamacclaim.org .
Job Title
Asst General Counsel
Requisition Number
44532
Employment Type
Full Time
Division
LEGAL
Compensation Type
Salaried
Job Category
Director / Management Level
Hours Worked
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Location:
JPOC 1350
Shift Worked
Day
Job Description
Job Summary: The Assistant General Counsel – Acclaim (AGC) will serve as a dedicated attorney providing advice, consultation and legal representation on all matters involving or affecting Acclaim Physician Group, assuming responsibility for strategic contracting, transactional, corporate governance and regulatory issues. This role will (1) evaluate need for legal services, (2) advise and consult on all legal matters affecting Acclaim and (3) analyze the need for, and consult with, other attorneys and/or law firms on specific matters or areas of representation for Acclaim. The Assistant General Counsel will maintain a view towards reducing expenditures on legal services while mitigating risk and improving operational and clinical performance.
Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities
- The Acclaim AGC will report to the Deputy General Counsel of Tarrant County Hospital District d/b/a JPS Health Network (
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Law.
- 8 plus years of practice experience in health care; preferably in both law firm and in-house counsel settings, with experience at a public academic medical center setting.
- Current Texas State Bar Association license; OR, must pursue “Admission without Examination” as outlined based on reciprocity by the most recent standards established by the Texas State Bar Association resulting in receipt of a Texas State Bar Association license within 12 months of hire date.
- Good standing with the Texas Bar Association or an equivalent state bar association.
- 5 plus years of experience in providing legal advice/services to an employed physician group.
1350 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States