As part of our continued commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace, Phoenix Children’s is officially a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination organization, effective October 1, 2021. All new employees must be fully vaccinated prior to starting employment at Phoenix Children’s. Having a vaccinated workforce is an important step in supporting our mission to provide hope, healing and the best healthcare for the children in our community.
Phoenix Children’s Hospital is seeking an Assistant General Counsel with at least five (5) years of healthcare law experience in a law firms or in-house legal department working successfully with hospitals or health systems. This position is responsible for ensuring PCH is in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. This position is responsible for drafting and reviewing contracts, including, but not limited to, physician employment agreements, medical director agreements, real estate leases, equipment leases, research agreements and vendor and information technology contracts. Provides advice and guidance regarding compliance, medical staff issues, licensing, employment law, research, and business transactions. Familiarity with laws, rules and regulations applicable to healthcare entities. Provides legal advice to clinical leaders, hospital staff and committees on a wide range of patient issues, including interfaces with external regulatory agencies and patients/families.
This position is responsible for coordinating quality management efforts including development, implementation, data collection, analysis and education relating to healthcare quality improvement. This position collaborates with the Medical Director for Clinical Transformation to ensure Phoenix Children’s achieves its strategic agenda for quality, outcomes and innovations. This position reports to the Administrative Director, PCMG Operations.