Assistant General Counsel for Healthcare Quality - SC Department of Public Health

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly qualified and experienced attorney who is passionate about public service and who shares our core values: embracing service, inspiring innovation, promoting teamwork, pursuing excellence, and advancing equity. Work under the supervision of the Chief Counsel for Healthcare Quality (HQ), providing legal advice and counsel to HQ programs and agency management. Work closely with HQ program directors and staff engaged in regulatory activities, including Healthcare Facility Licensure, Medicare Certification, Emergency Medical Services, and Drug Control. Assist with the promulgation of regulations. Conduct complex legal research and draft legal opinions and memoranda.

Represent the agency and its HQ programs in meetings and negotiations and in responding to inquiries from the public, the regulated community, and opposing legal counsel. Review and advise HQ programs on changes in statutory law, regulations, significant case law, or agency policy. Advise and represent HQ program staff in enforcement proceedings. Represent the agency and its HQ programs in litigation before the Administrative Law Court and in Certified Nurse Aide Hearings. Participate in the agency’s Incident Command Structure during emergencies as needed.

Work in a state-of-the-art facility on the South Carolina Health Campus in Cayce, with on-site cafeteria, fitness center, and secured parking. Option to work adjusted hours and have every other Friday off after 12 months of employment. Benefits include 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year; 15 days Sick Leave per year; 13 Paid Holidays; Paid Parental Leave; Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children; S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available; Retirement benefit choices (State Retirement Plan or State Optional Retirement Program). Student loan debt? Take advantage of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program (must meet federal eligibility requirements).