Attorney Employment Law
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Location: Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
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Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our CP-TOWN HALL HEALTH CENTER or NEENAH at our THEDACARE CORPORATE OFFICES or WAUWATOSA at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL.
This job is HYBRID. Largely remote but must be available to be on site as needed.
FTE: 1.000000
Shift: Shift 1
FTCH is a $6 Billion, integrated non-profit health care system that employees over 25,000 people and treats 43% of the population of the state of Wisconsin. FTCH has a large, academic medical center in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin and a wholly owned health plan. It is proud to serve its communities with Level 1 and 2 Trauma Centers, critical access and community hospitals, multi-disciplinary clinics, and a comprehensive offering of post-acute services. FTCH expects excellence and consistently achieves top decile quality performance. This is your change to be part of a dynamic, innovative in-house team in an organization that is transforming healthcare in Wisconsin.
Job Summary:
Responsible for handling legal matters related to labor and employment laws, physician and advanced practice provider contracting, and physician compensation. Works with a high degree of autonomy to manage EPLI claims, draft physician and advanced practice provider contracts, oversee physician compensation compliance and handle day to day counsel on labor or employment issues for the system consistent with the FTCH mission, vision, and enterprise values.
Additional Job Responsibilities:
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
Must have a minimum of 3-8 years of relevant labor and employment experience in an in-house or law firm setting, a hospital or healthcare setting, preferred. Experience in physician compensation preferred.
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:
Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school required.
SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:
Excellent oral and writing communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent legal research, with a strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated ability to manage a range of legal matters. Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable advice for the business teams. Self-starter capable of working independently and seeking direction as needed. Ability to work in a demanding environment, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines will be necessary. Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite. Commitment, value, excellence, and professional development.
LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:
Licensed to practice law as in-house counsel and in good standing in the State of Wisconsin or be eligible to seek admission to practice in Wisconsin upon hire.
Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health
Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our CP-TOWN HALL HEALTH CENTER or NEENAH at our THEDACARE CORPORATE OFFICES or WAUWATOSA at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL.
This job is HYBRID. Largely remote but must be available to be on site as needed.
FTE: 1.000000
Shift: Shift 1
FTCH is a $6 Billion, integrated non-profit health care system that employees over 25,000 people and treats 43% of the population of the state of Wisconsin. FTCH has a large, academic medical center in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin and a wholly owned health plan. It is proud to serve its communities with Level 1 and 2 Trauma Centers, critical access and community hospitals, multi-disciplinary clinics, and a comprehensive offering of post-acute services. FTCH expects excellence and consistently achieves top decile quality performance. This is your change to be part of a dynamic, innovative in-house team in an organization that is transforming healthcare in Wisconsin.
Job Summary:
Responsible for handling legal matters related to labor and employment laws, physician and advanced practice provider contracting, and physician compensation. Works with a high degree of autonomy to manage EPLI claims, draft physician and advanced practice provider contracts, oversee physician compensation compliance and handle day to day counsel on labor or employment issues for the system consistent with the FTCH mission, vision, and enterprise values.
Additional Job Responsibilities:
- Provides counsel to the system on employment law matters including, but not limited to: fair employment, wage and hour, employee safety, hiring, performance management and termination, restrictive covenants, reductions in force, state and federal leave laws, ADA accommodations, arrest and convictions, caregiver background laws, employee privacy, affirmative action, drug and alcohol policies, and employee personnel records.
- Provides counsel on labor matters pertaining to both the unionized and non-unionized workforce. Oversees union contract negotiations.
- Investigates EEOC/ERD claims and drafts position statements.
- Drafts and/or reviews employment policies in collaboration with human resources.
- Manages outside counsel engaged to defend complex employment law claims, including class action suits to ensure a cost effective and sound resolution.
- Delivers legal updates and/or training to leadership on employment related issues, including significant changes in laws.
- Stays up-to-date with changes to legislation, particularly in relation to laws, rules and regulations that directly affect the health care industry, labor and employment laws, and physician contracting trends, including restrictive covenant laws.
- Drafts physician and advanced practice provider employment agreements, amendments, and termination notices. Creates and periodically updates template employment agreements.
- Reviews physician compensation arrangements to ensure that they are compliant with policies and laws such as the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute. Provides legal counsel on physician compensation plans.
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
Must have a minimum of 3-8 years of relevant labor and employment experience in an in-house or law firm setting, a hospital or healthcare setting, preferred. Experience in physician compensation preferred.
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:
Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school required.
SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:
Excellent oral and writing communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent legal research, with a strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated ability to manage a range of legal matters. Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable advice for the business teams. Self-starter capable of working independently and seeking direction as needed. Ability to work in a demanding environment, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines will be necessary. Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite. Commitment, value, excellence, and professional development.
LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:
Licensed to practice law as in-house counsel and in good standing in the State of Wisconsin or be eligible to seek admission to practice in Wisconsin upon hire.
Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health
Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
- Paid time off
- Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
- Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Referral bonuses
- Retirement plan - 403b
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
- Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.