Description: Job Summary:
Provide representation at Medical Board of California and other licensed providers on behalf of SCPMG relating to matters involving individual licensed physicians and other practitioners.  Furnish legal guidance on a wide range of risk management matters arising from clinical practice.
Essential Responsibilities:
Evaluates, and provides legal support relating to licensing board actions relating to SCPMG physicians and Kaiser Permanente allied health practitionersProvides support to colleagues managing professional practice liability mattersProvides legal advice and counsel to SCPMG physicians, executives, managers, administrators and clinical staff concerning risk management matters and a wide range of health care legal issues.Reviews and advises on new and proposed statutes and regulations with significant impact on SCPMG; participates in and collaborates with regulatory and legislative groups on behalf of SCPMGConducts legal research, prepares legal documents including regulatory and legislative summaries, and recommends courses of action to ensure complianceProvides advice on proposed communications that present legal implications.Contributes to educational programs for SCPMG physicians and other employees on legal issues pertaining to SCPMG and Kaiser Permanente. Basic Qualifications: Experience
Minimum seven (7) years of experience as an attorney in a law firm or company or in government in one or more legal specialties. Education
JD degree. License, Certification, Registration State Bar License (California)
Additional Requirements:
Expert knowledge of California law in employment law, regulatory, litigation, and/or contract areas.Strong communication (written and verbal), presentation, analytical and problem-solving skills required.Ability to work closely with senior leadership as well as front-line clinicians to further the interests of SCPMG and KP.Dedication to KPs mission and strong commitment to a high level of professional serviceStrong management and leadership skills.Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications:
Ten (10) years of experience as an attorney in a law firm or company or in government in one or more legal specialties.Previous work in a health care delivery system or health plan setting.Previous experience in medical liability defense.