PARALEGAL PHYSICIAN CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Salary Range: $39.2400 - $60.3400 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

Supports the legal team by managing contracts with health care providers.  Responsible for creating, drafting, revising, amending, managing, and administering contracts, developing and managing internal contracting protocols, credentialing, compliance, and compensation.  Ensures contracts meet all regulatory and legal requirements and align with organizational goals and policies. 

Prepare and review contracts for physicians, including employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, professional services agreements, and other related documents
Negotiate contract terms and conditions with physicians and other parties, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures
Coordinate with various departments, such as compliance, physician services, medical staff, human resources, finance, credentialing, and legal, to obtain necessary approvals and signatures for contracts
Maintain and update the contract database and files, using Agiloft contract lifecycle management system to track contract status, expiration dates, renewals, amendments, and terminations
Monitor contract performance and compliance, and resolve any issues or disputes that may arise
Provide contract support and guidance to staff and answer contract-related inquiries or requests
Conduct contract audits and analysis, and prepare reports and recommendations for contract improvement and optimization
Perform and manage legal due diligence on mergers, acquisitions, and other transactional work
Gather and develop facts in connection with inquiries and investigations, and in response to discovery requests
Draft and send legal correspondence
Maintain confidentiality on all sensitive information and department matters
Brings forth creative ideas (one’s own or others) to address patient, physician, customer, and community needs.  Looks for creative or new ways to improve efficiencies and reduce costs.  Adopts new processes, techniques and methods.  Stays current with technologies and advances in his/her area, department and/or field.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree and Paralegal Certification

6+ years of experience in corporate/healthcare related area with contractual and legal experience

Familiar with a variety of the physician contract concepts, practices or procedures

Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Knowledge of Federal and State laws including Stark and Anti-Kickback as they apply to physician contracts

Computer experience and proficiency with MS Word software

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.