Attorney Medical Risk Management

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With 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 U.S. News & World Report, 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'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
The 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. 

Candidates are strongly advised to provide a cover letter along with application.

 

BENEFITS
UT 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:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  J.D. degree and license to practice law in Texas

• Experience
  3 years of experience as an attorney with medical malpractice or personal injury experience, including litigation, risk management or health law experience.

• Licenses and Certifications
  License to practice law in Texas Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Assist in the monitoring of medical malpractice caseload and address medical legal issues of faculty and administrators arising relating the provision of healthcare.
• 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.
• Occasional court or deposition appearances to monitor and evaluate case status and risk exposure.
• 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.
• Serve on various committees and provide counsel on risk issues.
• Identify and coordinate risk reduction strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security 
This 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.