Associate General Counsel - Optum - Ontario, California

Bring us your experience, your head for strategy, your strength with relationships and your eye for opportunity. In return we offer an unmatched place to grow and develop your career among a richly diverse group of businesses driven by the power and stability of a leading health care organization. Come help us heal and strengthen the health care system as you do your life's best work.(sm)
Primary Responsibilities:

Seeking a confident health lawyer to be in-house at a large and growing healthcare management company and independent practice association arranging for the delivery of care in a quickly changing healthcare market located in Southern California
Experience with accountable care organizations and California's Department of Managed Health Care a plus
The position will include working with senior management of the organization, developing relationships with the DMHC, collaborating with colleagues across the nation, and providing advice on contract structure, negotiations, and regulatory compliance for network providers and clinical practices
Successful candidate will be part of a collaborative team of attorneys and support staff in a growing healthcare business

Required Qualifications:

Ability to work from Ontario, CA Office
Law degree from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in California or the ability to waive into California prior to commencement
5+ years of experience representing integrated systems, IPAs, limited Knox-Keene entities, physician practice groups or provider networks
Strong knowledge of state and federal health laws, including Knox-Keene, anti-kickback, Stark, the Patient Protection and Accountable Care Act, and privacy laws
 
 
OptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US healthcare system.
 
OptumHealth helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their health care needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.
 
At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined.
 
 
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
 
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
 
 
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