Must have a current Texas license to practice law in good standing; OR must pursue "Admission without Examination" based on reciprocity as outlined by the most recent standards established by the State Bar of Texas resulting in receipt of a Texas law license within 9 months of hire date.
Must be a good team player, able to work well with colleagues and other departments, and to coordinate effectively with internal and outside legal counsel in appropriate circumstances.
Must have critical thinking and practical strategy skills as applied to managed care, HMO, and hospital/ healthcare business.
Must be a graduate of an accredited law school.
Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of law practice experience with a preference toward managed care, healthcare industry transactions, regulatory investigations, litigation, healthcare industry and/or governmental entity vendor/commercial contracts, health plan operations, provider/payor issues, HMO operations and/or risk management functions.
Must maintain good standing as a licensed attorney with the State Bar of Texas or an equivalent state bar association after admission.
Must be willing to learn new areas of managed care, healthcare operations and law sufficient to support an HMO, as well as an innovative, dynamic academic medical center.
Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of PCHP and Parkland system personnel.
Must be able to quickly analyze operational information and provide first-line legal advice.
Must be organized, detail oriented and have excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills.
Must participate in 24/7 attorney on-call rotation schedule (currently, one week every 7-8 weeks).
Must effectively manage outside counsel, Legal Affairs paralegals, and other staff.
Must have good investigative skills.

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