About Us 

Welcome to Journey, where the community is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that true success starts with strong local leadership, supported by a dedicated home office team. Our journey began with a vision to create opportunities that empower individuals to make a positive impact right in their own backyard. 

Our Vision 

Change the world, one heart at a time.   

Our Mission 

Our Mission is to consistently achieve exceptional quality outcomes by leading a world-class Care Team.  Our empowered and dedicated Care Team strives to exceed the expectations of our residents in every interaction.  Being a part of your journey is our privilege. 

The Heartbeat of Journey 

Our local leaders are the driving force behind our success. They’re not just managers; they’re passionate advocates for their communities. They understand the needs and goals of the residents and families they serve. They’re your neighbors, your friends, and your partners in progress. Together, we work tirelessly to create meaningful change and lasting legacies. 

Key Responsibilities

• Independently draft and review complex commercial and healthcare-related agreements, including purchase agreements, employment and independent contractor agreements, vendor and services agreements, payer and provider contracts, and internal corporate policies.
• Lead and oversee negotiations with contractors, vendors, and other parties to ensure deals are closed efficiently, with a high degree of independence and on favorable terms.
• Conduct contract analysis and manage agreement workflows in a contract lifecycle management system.
• Develop and implement contract templates, playbooks, and fallback positions to optimize the contracting process.
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather necessary input, advise on contractual risk, address concerns, and align contract terms with business goals.
• Ensure legal documents comply with applicable federal, state, and local healthcare regulations and laws, such as Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Medicare/Medicaid billing and reimbursement rules, HIPAA, and other state and federal privacy laws.
• Interpret complex regulatory frameworks and provide practical, business-oriented compliance solutions.
• Build and maintain strong internal client relationships based on responsiveness, sound judgment, and high-quality legal work.
• Carry out additional legal duties as assigned to support the organization’s needs.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience practicing law in a firm or in-house legal department, with substantial experience in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Admission to any U.S. state bar and ability to obtain additional admissions as required.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage matters and client relationships.
• Strong analytical, drafting, communication, research, and organizational skills.

Experience with healthcare law, or corporate transactions preferred.

Why Journey?

At Journey, you will be part of a mission‑driven team working to change the world, one heart at a time. We offer the opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact in the long‑term care community.