Summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.

Job description

Job Duties

Conducts factual and legal research and analysis related to healthcare laws and regulations and healthcare policy; drafts contracts.
Drafts and prepares memorandums, contracts, legal training presentations, policies, and other corporate documents.
Gains understanding of the UHS business model and how the Legal Department functions as part of the business.
Participates in department and other meetings to learn ongoing initiatives.

Qualifications

Active enrollment in good standing in an accredited law degree program and beginning 2nd or 3rd year of law school.
GPA Minimum: 3.00
Healthcare experience preferred.
Working knowledge and competence using standard PC software programs, including Microsoft Office.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Self-starter who enjoys working in a team environment.

Requirements

Active enrollment in good standing in an accredited law degree program
Beginning 2nd or 3rd year of law school
Minimum GPA of 3.00
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Self-starter who enjoys working in a team environment

Company overview

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.