Chief Compliance Officer — Healthcare Enterprise

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Compliance Officer to provide strategic leadership for the nonprofit healthcare system's compliance program.

The CCO will promote integrity, ethical conduct, and accountability across hospitals, clinics, and affiliated entities. The role requires directing investigations, overseeing the seven elements of an effective program, and delivering timely corrective actions while aligning with OIG guidance and NC requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, law, accounting, nursing, or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal healthcare program requirements and fraud/abuse laws.
• Experience conducting complex investigations and executive/Board reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide compliance program; oversee seven elements and policy governance.
• Develop and execute a risk-based annual compliance work plan; report outcomes.
• Oversee Code of Conduct, policies, reporting channels, and nonretaliation expectations.
• Provide independent compliance advice to CEO, CFO, and Board/Finance Committee.
• Coordinate governance across hospitals, medical groups, ambulatory operations, and affiliates.
• Oversee annual compliance risk assessment and coordinate CMS/regulatory requirements.
• Direct investigations, monitoring activities, and corrective action plans with accountable owners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree / JD

Job description

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Compliance Officer to provide strategic leadership for the nonprofit healthcare system's compliance program.

The CCO will promote integrity, ethical conduct, and accountability across hospitals, clinics, and affiliated entities. The role requires directing investigations, overseeing the seven elements of an effective program, and delivering timely corrective actions while aligning with OIG guidance and NC requirements.