General Legal Counsel

Generations Healthcare Network, (GHCN) a consultancy for skilled nursing homes and specialized mental health rehabilitation facilities, located in Lincolnwood, IL, is seeking an In-House General Counsel.  Must be licensed and in good standing in Illinois (Indiana licensure a plus). Must have a thorough knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations governing our healthcare settings.
The General Counsel is responsible for provision of legal services, which typically include, but are not limited to, consultation on any issues that present a risk of liability exposure for the company.  The General Counsel will serve as a general legal consultant to all facility Administrators/Executive Directors that contract with GHCN. This position reports into the Chief Executive Officer.
Primary Legal Services Responsibilities:

• Review statements of Deficiencies, plans of corrections, informal dispute resolution submissions and state comment submissions upon request
• Ensure proper waiver of hearing and payment in uncontested matters
• Defense and/or appeal contested matters
• Provide defense for all federal, state and local regulatory bodies as needed

Primary Loss/Risk Management Responsibilities:

• Respond to incidents that may result in investigation by the IDPH, other outside entities or may result in lawsuits
• Interview witnesses/employees/residents
• Investigate and procure information and materials from outside sources, where necessary
• Provide legal consultation to facility Administration regarding Reportable Incidents, as requested
• Provide and supervise risk management strategy; Establish and maintain a system wide risk management protocol
• Coordinate Media and Family Relations following emergency incidents

Other responsibilities as assigned by the CEO 

• Licensed Attorney in good standing in IL (Indiana a plus)
• Experience in areas of long term care facility law and practice
• Knowledge of state, federal and local jurisdictions rules and regulations (IDPH, Medicare, Medicare, CMS, Joint Commission)