Job Description
Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence. Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year! We offer an outstanding benefits' package, including healthcare, paid time off and a 403(b). Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.
What you will be doing in this role:
The Risk Management Counsel, under the guidance of the Vice President, Risk Management, provides general legal Risk Management consultation and expertise on a wide range of matters for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Health System, Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation and other identified affiliates, collectively, Cedars-Sinai, with the ultimate objective of controlling the number, severity and cost of losses for Cedars-Sinai. Risk Management Counsel has an appropriate degree of independence in performing the duties and responsibilities based on experience and complexity of the project and strives to carry out the essential position duties and responsibilities in a timely manner in response to client needs. Risk Management Counsel analyzes and interprets relevant law, advises on strategic, operational and policy matters, participates in enterprise risk management, oversees and actively manages professional liability and general liability lawsuits, and similar proceedings, and maintains an understanding of trends and forces shaping the healthcare industry in the context of legal and regulatory requirements. Primary duties include:
- Provides consultative medical/legal support to staff to minimize number and severity of losses/liability exposure for Cedars-Sinai and its affiliations.
- Works closely with Patient Safety and Quality Departments toward prevention of losses.
- Takes "on-call" via phone consultation for the department.
- Evaluates merit of potential claims, uses early resolution when appropriate and oversees defense counsel on litigated claims to minimize defense expenses and indemnity paid.
- Participates in various health system committees providing Risk Management input.
- Assists faculty and other staff with 3rd party subpoenas and other matters.
- Provides various educational presentations to clinical staff regarding medical/legal topics and risk reduction.
- Supervises and directs the work assignments of paralegals, support staff, and outside counsel, as assigned.
- Serves as the Risk Management’s representative for Cedars-Sinai initiatives, committees and task forces, based on expertise or experience, as requested.
- Interacts routinely with and supervises outside legal counsel, experts, and consultants.
- Develops and maintains subject matter expertise in one or more substantive areas of law that routinely or material affect Cedars-Sinai operations.
- Participates in trial/mandatory and voluntary settlement conferences and as requested by assigned counsel or judge. Represents Risk Management Department on various committees and at SAE meetings. Provides clinical risk management/legal advice/assistance to the IRB for human research study subject consent issues.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Juris Doctor Degree required. Clinical degree (MD, RN, RE, SW, etc.) preferred.
A minimum of 3 years of medical malpractice law experience required.
A minimum or 3 years of clinical experience preferred.
Licensed Attorney required upon hire.
Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk, Management preferred.
Must have knowledge regarding litigation in California and federally and state healthcare laws and regulations.
Why work here?
Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, paid vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation
Req ID : 6917
Working Title : Risk Management Counsel
Department : Risk Management
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Legal
Job Specialty : Risk Management
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $131,976.00 - $230,963.20
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision (PDF) (opens in new window)
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All (opens in new window).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars-Sinai’s AA Policy Statement (PDF) (opens in new window)
