What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney position at St. Claire HealthCare?
UK Beyond Blue
Morehead, KY
Professional
Full Time, Days, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Posted 01/30/2026
Req # 5341
Job Summary
Responsible for providing in-house legal counsel to the organization on patient care delivery, risk management, human resources issues, medical staff, physician network services, and business matters. Ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Advises leadership on legal risks and opportunities. Coordinates with departments to address legal concerns. Supports organizational goals through effective legal guidance.
Essential Functions
Juris Doctor in law
Experience Requirement
2 years of experience in law, political science, or a relevant area
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Certifications & Licensures
N/A
Working Conditions
Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional ( Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional ( Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (>50% of the time) Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (>50% of the time) Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never Working in confined spaces: 1. Never Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never Job-related travel: 2. Occasional ( Loud noises: 1. Never Temperature extremes: 1. Never Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never Radiation: 1. Never Burns: 1. Never Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never Combative/violent people: 1. Never Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
Physical Demands
This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Additional Job Descriptions
N/A
Morehead, KY
Professional
Full Time, Days, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Posted 01/30/2026
Req # 5341
Job Summary
Responsible for providing in-house legal counsel to the organization on patient care delivery, risk management, human resources issues, medical staff, physician network services, and business matters. Ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Advises leadership on legal risks and opportunities. Coordinates with departments to address legal concerns. Supports organizational goals through effective legal guidance.
Essential Functions
- Supports the preparation and coordination of organizational contracts.
- Assures legal soundness of contracts in accordance with federal and state laws.
- Reviews internal and external contracts as necessary.
- Represents the organization in negotiations and legal proceedings.
- Informs leadership of pertinent issues, changes, or cases in health law.
- Participates in or coordinates special projects as assigned by leadership.
- Advises on legal issues related to partnership structures and strategic planning.
- Assists Risk Management and Human Resources on litigation and benefits administration.
- Supports medical staff credentialing, bylaws, and quality or disciplinary issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Juris Doctor in law
Experience Requirement
2 years of experience in law, political science, or a relevant area
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Certifications & Licensures
N/A
Working Conditions
Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (
This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Additional Job Descriptions
N/A