Manager, Corporate Counsel

at  DaVita

2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America
NO BRAG, JUST FACT! Over the last decade, we set out to be the world’s greatest dialysis company, and over the next decade, we’re poised to build the greatest healthcare community the world has ever seen. When you join the DaVita Village, you’re joining a winning team. Through our commitment to training, growth and quality, we consistently achieve superior clinical outcomes while giving teammates the opportunity to excel in an award-winning environment that enables them to thrive both professionally and personally. DaVita’s well-regarded law department counsels all businesses of the Company and provides legal support for all transactions. The attorneys are viewed as strategic business partners and work closely with each other and with senior management on a daily basis. The DaVita in-house team is known as the “Justice League” or “JLD.” The JLD is comprised of approximately 200 attorneys, paralegals, and professionals. The JLD values diversity, support and respect for each other, analytical rigor, commitment to professional development, and a passion for excellence.
As a legal department, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace in which all Teammates feel that they are treated with respect, are valued for the skills and qualities they contribute and belong. We also believe that diversity extends beyond traditional protected classes to the fullness of lived experiences and backgrounds. Our investment in Diversity & Belonging means that we are better able to harness the wide range of talents and perspectives among our teammates to develop collaborative, creative, and effective solutions to an array of business challenges; but most importantly, because it is simply the right thing to do.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctorate degree with a minimum 3 years of legal practice in the healthcare industry.
• Prior legal experience within healthcare industry, either in house or with a law firm.
• At least one State Bar Admission and in good standing.
• Substantial knowledge of health care fraud and abuse laws and regulations.Strong research and analytical skills.

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:

• A “community first, company second” culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation. Enter text here

Join us as we pursue our vision “To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen.”
Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.
Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

This attorney will provide legal guidance and support to the Company on regulatory and compliance related matters, including, but not limited to federal and state fraud and abuse laws and other health care regulatory laws as such matters arise in the context of outpatient dialysis centers and related businesses. This position requires expertise in the healthcare regulatory laws, including the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Civil Monetary Penalties and Beneficiary Inducement laws and their implementing regulations. This attorney should have experience in providing regulatory guidance to health care entities; experience providing guidance related to revenue operations / revenue cycle management and/or expertise in Medicare Advantage regulations and final rule changes are an added bonus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Commitment to DaVita’s core values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun. Ability to distill and articulate complex legal concepts into “plain English” that clients can readily understand and apply to their business. Work with clients proactively to identify risks and ensure appropriate risk mitigation strategies are employed. Provide valuable advice and counsel within the context of the broader business and enterprise-level objectives. Proactively communicate and manage expectations with multiple constituencies. Demonstrated business acumen, including the ability to see the “big picture” as well as the relationship of very detailed and specific business issues. High degree of organization and efficiency with demonstrated attention to detail. Hands on, efficient and proven ability to “Get [a lot of] Stuff Done” with a bias for action and strong sense of ownership. A commitment to personal and professional growth. Candid and personally secure. Ability and willingness to seek and receive feedback constructively as development opportunities.