Vice President - Assistant General Counsel, Hospital Operations

Hours of Work :

Full Time; 8 - 5

Days Of Week :

Monday - Friday

Work Shift :

Job Description :

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Vice President – Assistant General Counsel – Hospital Operations represents MHS and its wholly owned affiliates and operating divisions and leads and implements the legal strategies as assigned for system-wide hospital operations.  MHS is a large, dynamic, and growing organization, with seven acute care hospitals, a medical group, jointly owned surgical hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, as well as numerous additional affiliations and operating divisions.

The Vice President – Assistant General Counsel – Hospital Operations partners strategically with leaders across the system, including those in the areas of system-wide hospital operations, revenue cycle and care management, medical staff matters, litigation support related to operations and regulatory matters, and pharmacy.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a high-performing in-house legal team and work in a positive, collaborative, and responsive team environment. The Vice President – Assistant General Counsel – Hospital Operations must be visible, credible, and accessible, as well as an individual of the highest integrity.  The ability to listen effectively and work collaboratively in a matrixed environment is essential.    

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES  

Essential Functions.

•    The Vice President – Assistant General Counsel – Hospital Operations (AGC) works under the direction and supervision of the Chief Legal Officer, reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer.  The ACG supervises and directs contract administration for system operations.  

•    The AGC is lead counsel on the following (working with the Assistant General Counsel – Compliance and Privacy Officer, if applicable):
o    Hospital operations and patient care
o    Referral source agreements and FMV matters 
o    System contract administration
o    Revenue cycle and care management
o    Medical staff matters
o    Pharmacy and 340B
o    Regulatory matters and regulatory litigation
o    Governmental investigations
o    Policy support

•    This position leads the provision of accurate and timely legal advice and analysis to leaders on a variety of legal issues including, but not limited to, state specific health care laws and regulations, Medicare/Medicaid rules, fraud and abuse including Stark and anti-kickback laws and regulations, patient rights, quality of care issues, informed consent, provider credentialing and peer review, and billing and reimbursement issues.

•    The AGC is the Office of Legal Affairs liaison to the System Quality Review Committee, a committee of the MHS Board, the Corporate Medical Board (the system level medical executive committee), the facility level medical executive committees, and other committees, congresses, and task forces.

•    The ACG will undertake other duties as assigned.
 

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

•    Full technical proficiency in the principles and practices of representing hospital management and counseling senior leadership regarding hospital operations.

•    Experience in leading strategic, complex projects and initiatives.  Demonstrated track record in leading legal aspects of and innovating legal concepts related to hospital operations.

•    Outstanding analytical, negotiating, and drafting ability. Pragmatic business acumen with the ability to recognize the broader implications of legal advice.

•    Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication. Innovative thinking that adds value for clients and finds creative solutions to complex legal issues.

•    Interpersonal skills that foster successful interaction with a diverse array of legal and operational colleagues, clients, and leaders at all levels.

•    Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and initiatives; prioritizing and working independently in a highly collegial and high performing environment. High degree of personal integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to accountability.

•    Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws relating to healthcare, including but not limited to Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, HIPAA, AKS, self-referral prohibitions, and fraud and abuse.

•    Good working knowledge of the key operational and strategic issues and challenges currently affecting hospitals, health systems, providers, health care delivery organizations, and/or integrated delivery systems.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

•    Bachelors Degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.); an active license to practice (Texas license or ability to apply for and obtain Texas license); and a minimum of 10 years of relevant health law experience in a law firm practice and/or in-house is required.

•    Prior representation of a complex, sophisticated health system required. 

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027

• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026

• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026

• TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026

• Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026

• Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025

• Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025

• Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025

• Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025

• Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025