Legal Contract Specialist
Clive Behavioral, King Of Prussia, PA, United States
Responsibilities
(This role has a hybrid schedule with 3 days in office and 2 days flex-remote)
Join a dynamic organization driven by our passion for healthcare. UHS is seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise and pursue rewarding careers. As a leader in acute care and behavioral health, UHS provides high‑quality care to over 3 million patients annually, across our national network of facilities.
The
UHS Corporate Legal Department
is hiring a
Legal ContractSpecialist
that will be primarily responsible for preparation of Business Associate Agreements and Acute and Behavioral Health physician and non‑physician contracts. This role will also assist with review and negotiation of various types of healthcare related contracts including, but not limited to, Managed Care agreements, Foster Care agreements, Education Affiliation and IT agreements, and Vendor contracts and leases.
Key Responsibilities include:
Complete timely review, analysis, and drafting of Business Associate Agreements
Serve as the liaison between UHS facilities and the facility vendors in the negotiation of contracts
Complete timely contract review, analysis, and drafting of Acute and Behavioral Health facility physician and non‑physician employment contracts, education affiliation, IT, managed care, foster care and vendor contracts, leases and other professional agreements as requested
Assist Contract Administrators with review, analysis and drafting of Behavioral Health facility physician and non‑physician employment contracts, education affiliation, leases and other professional agreements as requested
Serve as the main contact between facilities and corporate personnel regarding contracts. Provide contract guidance and training as needed
Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred with 1-3 years' experience of contract negotiation and preparation experience and an understanding of the legal implications of contract provisions.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of contract life‑cycles
Familiar with contract compliance including state and federal regulatory requirements, healthcare accreditation standards and all other applicable regulations that govern such agreements
Possess a thorough understanding of limitation of liability, indemnification, insurance and other such related contractual provisions
Ability to efficiently process a large number of contract requests in an organized and efficient manner
Strong negotiation, writing/contract preparation, verbal communication and presentation skills to clearly convey ideas based on the selected audience, and ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with all levels of personnel, including executive-level personnel and decision makers
Ability to draft and revise contracts
Benefits This opportunity provides a rewarding career, challenging and rewarding work environment as well as growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries, including competitive compensation, excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan, and 401(k) with company match.
EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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Join a dynamic organization driven by our passion for healthcare. UHS is seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise and pursue rewarding careers. As a leader in acute care and behavioral health, UHS provides high‑quality care to over 3 million patients annually, across our national network of facilities.
The
UHS Corporate Legal Department
is hiring a
Legal ContractSpecialist
that will be primarily responsible for preparation of Business Associate Agreements and Acute and Behavioral Health physician and non‑physician contracts. This role will also assist with review and negotiation of various types of healthcare related contracts including, but not limited to, Managed Care agreements, Foster Care agreements, Education Affiliation and IT agreements, and Vendor contracts and leases.
Key Responsibilities include:
Complete timely review, analysis, and drafting of Business Associate Agreements
Serve as the liaison between UHS facilities and the facility vendors in the negotiation of contracts
Complete timely contract review, analysis, and drafting of Acute and Behavioral Health facility physician and non‑physician employment contracts, education affiliation, IT, managed care, foster care and vendor contracts, leases and other professional agreements as requested
Assist Contract Administrators with review, analysis and drafting of Behavioral Health facility physician and non‑physician employment contracts, education affiliation, leases and other professional agreements as requested
Serve as the main contact between facilities and corporate personnel regarding contracts. Provide contract guidance and training as needed
Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred with 1-3 years' experience of contract negotiation and preparation experience and an understanding of the legal implications of contract provisions.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of contract life‑cycles
Familiar with contract compliance including state and federal regulatory requirements, healthcare accreditation standards and all other applicable regulations that govern such agreements
Possess a thorough understanding of limitation of liability, indemnification, insurance and other such related contractual provisions
Ability to efficiently process a large number of contract requests in an organized and efficient manner
Strong negotiation, writing/contract preparation, verbal communication and presentation skills to clearly convey ideas based on the selected audience, and ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with all levels of personnel, including executive-level personnel and decision makers
Ability to draft and revise contracts
Benefits This opportunity provides a rewarding career, challenging and rewarding work environment as well as growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries, including competitive compensation, excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan, and 401(k) with company match.
EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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