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Posted April 10, 2019

General Counsel

Aegis Therapies
Plano, TX Full Time

As one of the nation’s leading providers of contract rehabilitation and wellness services, Aegis Therapies® applies proven techniques to help...

As one of the nation’s leading providers of contract rehabilitation and wellness services, Aegis Therapies® applies proven techniques to help individuals move through life to increase their freedom and independence. Aegis has more than 7,500 employees providing short-term and long-term therapy services in over 1,400 locations in 41 states.

Aegis Therapies leverages the power of collaboration to help patients transition seamlessly throughout the care continuum. No matter the setting, we specialize in providing services that adapt to each individual’s needs. Our therapists use leading-edge technology and innovation to help restore strength and confidence after illness, injury or surgery. We help individuals return to the activities they love with targeted rehabilitation and wellness services provided in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Explore our open positions today. When you join our team, you will always be a step ahead of the latest technologies and industry standards. At Aegis Therapies, you can build your professional skills and reach your most ambitious goals. That’s what being a true industry leader is all about.

Our settings typically include:

Skilled nursing facilities
Assisted living facilities
Continuing care retirement communities
Hospital inpatient rehab units
Outpatient clinics
Medically oriented gyms
Private homes
GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for providing advice and other assistance to the company regarding related legal issues for such entities and for retaining and monitoring the services performed by outside counsel.  Handles legal matters relating to healthcare contracts and other business arrangements for assigned area. Handles SEC and corporate governance matters.  Handles acquisitions and dispositions of business units.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Provide legal advice to a large spectrum care entities regarding general healthcare law and business issues
Review, modify, and draft contracts of all types necessary for the company’s business entities and manage transactions and corporate governance matters
Frequently interact with all levels of the company business units as well as company departments
Act as first point of contact for business units seeking legal advice
Respond to questions about the legal implications of actions taken or proposed by business entities, with emphasis on legal issues associated with healthcare contracts and other business arrangements
Provide training on legal issues to business entities as requested. Attend and make presentations at operational meetings regarding changes in the law
QUALIFICATIONS

Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school located within the United States
Current license to practice law in at least one state jurisdiction in the United States
Minimum five (5) years private practice legal experience
Must be able to travel
Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS

Computer skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish the job to include Microsoft Office
Excellent analytical skills and legal knowledge
Effective oral & written communication skills
Customer Focus
Driving Execution
Building Healthcare Talent
Coaching and Developing Others
Empowerment and Delegation
Leading Teams
Communicating the Vision
Setting Healthcare Business Strategy
Business Savvy
Leading Change
Emotional  Intelligence
Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient, employee and company proprietary information
Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees at all levels
CODE OF CONDUCT

Must adhere to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics policy including documentation and reporting responsibilities

This listing expired on Jun 08. Applications are no longer accepted.

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