Attorney Medical Risk Management presso UT Southwestern Medical Center

%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/a%3E%3C/a%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EThe Medical Risk Management Attorney works under limited supervision to handle medical malpractice / risk management issues, arising within an academic medical center. Medical malpractice or personal injury experience is required.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27Aptos%27,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%27Times New Roman%27;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECandidates are strongly advised to provide a cover letter along with application.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EJ.D. degree and license to practice law in Texas%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E3 years of experience as an attorney with medical malpractice or personal injury experience, including litigation, risk management or health law experience.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3ELicense to practice law in Texas Upon Hire%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EAssist in the monitoring of medical malpractice caseload and address medical legal issues of faculty and administrators arising relating the provision of healthcare.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWorks with faculty, staff, UT System attorneys, counsel of the Attorney General%27s Office, outside counsel as well as in-house counsel of affiliated institutions.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EOccasional court or deposition appearances to monitor and evaluate case status and risk exposure.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAdditional responsibilities may include research and preparation of opinions regarding medical legal matters, facilitation of review of care; and responding to legal matters which can arise in a medical malpractice context.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EServe on various committees and provide counsel on risk issues.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EIdentify and coordinate risk reduction strategies.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EOther duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEEO Statement%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3C/p%3E Candidarsi ora