Position Overview
Job Summary:
State University of New York Upstate Medical University (SUNY Upstate), located in Syracuse, New York, invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Campus Counsel who can assist with and/or handle legal matters that arise in the operation and administration of hospital facilities.
Duties include:
ยท Provide high-quality, timely, and efficient legal services to the University in accordance with applicable professional standards and remain current on legal and regulatory developments affecting their areas of responsibility.
ยท Advise hospital administrators, physician leadership, and risk management on non-malpractice patient care issues, including advance directives; treatment of minors and psychiatric patients; consent and termination of care; end-of-life issues; emergency detentions; transitions of care consistent with safe discharge laws; patient and family rights and responsibilities; and medical records documentation.