Healthcare Attorney

KVC Healthcare Attorney

Minimum Requirements

Age Requirement:
All employees must be at least 21 years of age.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Licensure/Certification

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

• Licensed to practice law in Kansas or eligible for admission to the Kansas Bar

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of experience providing legal counsel in areas including:

• Federal healthcare laws and regulations

• Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute

• Medicare/Medicaid Conditions of Participation

• Physician/physician group contracting

• Hospital/facility licensing

• Healthcare operations and regulatory compliance

• HIPAA, risk management, fraud and abuse

• Litigation

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Commitment to a nonprofit, mission-driven culture

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary workforce and external stakeholders

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Experience with contract and litigation management software systems

Position Summary

The KVC Healthcare Attorney provides comprehensive legal counsel and regulatory support across a wide range of patient care and healthcare-related matters. This role includes advising on employment, contracts, and general legal issues as part of an in-house legal team.

The attorney will manage outside counsel for litigation and regulatory matters, advise clinical staff and leadership, and interpret court orders related to child custody and parental rights. Responsibilities also include filing legal pleadings, appearing in court as needed, and managing a high-volume caseload in collaboration with the General Counsel.

KVC employees are expected to embody the organization’s values:

• The heart of our work is helping people

• Our character is built on authenticity and compassion

• Family connection drives our culture

• Collaboration fuels our improvement

• Urgency and innovation mark our approach

• Diverse perspectives are key to our progress

Employees are also expected to be role models, remain solutions-focused, and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities may vary based on program needs and employee qualifications.

• Provide legal counsel to KVC entities and joint ventures on patient care and healthcare regulatory matters

• Conduct legal research and review contracts, leases, subpoenas, medical records requests, and other legal documents

• Analyze complex information to provide clear and concise legal guidance

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including judges, attorneys, and state agencies

• Participate in compliance-related activities such as root cause analyses, internal investigations, and licensing requirements

• Track and manage active litigation, including discovery and coordination with outside counsel

• Demonstrate strong judgment, integrity, and business acumen

• Communicate complex legal concepts effectively to diverse audiences

• Remain current on healthcare laws and proactively identify risks

• Provide legal training and education to staff as needed

• Uphold ethical and legal standards while fostering a culture of compliance

• Travel as needed and participate in in-person and virtual meetings

Behavioral Expectations

• Demonstrate professionalism and accountability

• Foster a supportive and inclusive work environment

• Adapt to changing priorities and organizational needs

• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear

• Frequent use of hands and arms; ability to reach, balance, and move

• Occasional prolonged sitting

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

• Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception

Work Environment

• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions

• Moderate noise level typical of an office environment

Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure

All employees are expected to adhere to confidentiality standards and applicable non-disclosure agreements.