Description
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Attorney - Medical Risk Management JOB CODE: 0690
JOB FAMILY: Administrative/Professional FLSA: Exempt REVISED: February 2023
SUMMARY
Works under limited supervision to handle medical malpractice / risk management issues, arising within an academic medical center.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Assist in the monitoring of medical malpractice caseload and address medical legal issues of faculty and administrators arising relating the provision of healthcare.
2. Works with faculty, staff, UT System attorneys, counsel of the Attorney General’s Office, outside counsel as well as in-house counsel of affiliated institutions.
3. Occasional court or deposition appearances to monitor and evaluate case status and risk exposure.
4. Additional 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.
5. Serve on various committees and provide counsel on risk issues.
6. Identify and coordinate risk reduction strategies.
7. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
J.D. degree and license to practice law in Texas; at least 3 years’ experience as an attorney with medical malpractice or personal injury experience, including litigation, risk management or health law experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ø Work requires legal knowledge of a wide range of legal and regulatory issues.
Ø Work requires ability to analyze facts and law and implement recommendations, and to coordinate effectively with multiple persons to accomplish goals.
Ø Work requires effective written and oral communication skills.
Ø Work requires ability to function both independently and in team-oriented environment.
Ø Work requires telephone and personal contact with all levels of internal and external personnel and organizations.
The following behaviors are expected of every member of the Office of Legal Affairs:
Ø Partnership: Our fundamental purpose as an in-house legal department is to be a trusted partner that helps advance the mission. We partner with one another and leverage the knowledge and experience within our team. We partner with intuitional decision-makers and leaders to help them achieve goals in a compliant way. We facilitate and support. We are collaborative and solutions oriented.
Ø Professionalism: We conduct ourselves with responsibility, integrity, and accountability. We listen carefully and respect the views of others. We communicate effectively and appropriately. We are accessible and responsive. We approach challenges with an open mind and a productive attitude. We model these behaviors for others.
Ø Excellence: We constantly strive for quality and set high expectations for ourselves. We are self-aware and hard working. We recognize our mistakes, and we ask for help when we need it. We value our contributions and the contributions of others towards our shared success as a department and an institution. Everything we do meets the highest ethical standards.
The following is the acronym, "PACT", is fundamental to all non-clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center:
Ø P-Problem Solving: Employees take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently, and to the satisfaction of customers, or managers. They show initiative in addressing areas of concern before they become problems.
Ø A-Ability, Attitude and Accountability: Employees exhibit ability to perform their job and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner reflecting a professional environment readily assuming obligations in a dependable and reliable manner.
Ø C-Communication, Contribution, and Collaboration: Who are our Customers? Anyone who requests our help, needs our work product, or receives our services. Employees focus on customer service with creative solutions while improving the customer experience through clear, courteous, and timely delivery and communication. Sharing ideas with others helps expand our contribution to department goals.
Ø T-Teamwork: Employees work to contribute to the department’s success by supporting co-workers, promoting excellence in work product and customer service, and in maintaining a satisfying, caring environment for each other.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed primarily in a general office area.
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimum require the prior approval of the Vice President for Human Resources or his/her designee.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215.
UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Asan equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
