Healthcare Associate (Attorney)

We are working with a prominent, regional firm seeking a Health Care Associate with at least three years of experience to join their Uniondale, NY office. The ideal candidate will counsel and represent health care facilities and practitioners and other entities and individuals in the health care industry with respect to regulatory compliance, litigation, audits, investigations, clinical operations, and business operations matters. The candidate must have a working knowledge in the business and regulatory aspects of health care law including Stark, Anti-Kickback, HIPAA, fraud and abuse, compliance, medical staff matters and reimbursement issues. They will conduct legal research and collaborate with senior attorneys on strategy; draft memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents; manage discovery, including medical records, billing, and health plan documentation; work on government (Medicare and Medicaid) and commercial payer audits and investigations; create compliance programs for health care providers, suppliers, and managed care plans; draft and revise compliance policies and procedures; analyze records and transactions related to business disputes and investigations as to potential client claims; represent clients in court, mediation, arbitration, and administrative hearings; take and defend depositions; structure, negotiate, and draft contracts and other business arrangements; and advise clients on a wide range of compliance and health regulatory matters. The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills; a demonstrated ability to absorb, process, and understand new information rapidly; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; high level organizational skills; the ability to manage competing priorities; and the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. New York Bar admission required. The firm offers a competitive base salary commensurate with experience, and a wide array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, long term disability, short term disability, and a 401(k) plan. In addition, they provide a collaborative and supportive work environment; encourage and support integrity, diversity, collaboration, and professional growth; and provide the foundation and support for their attorneys to succeed such as mentoring relationships, comprehensive training and continuing education opportunities, the ability to work directly with partners and clients, and recognition for contributions to the firm's success. To be considered, please provide a resume, and law school transcript. Writing samples and cover letters are not required but are appreciated. All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission. Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience. Apply tot his job