Compliance Therapy Specialist

Cascadia Healthcare; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

EAP

Professional development

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Cascadia Healthcare is seeking a Compliance Therapy Specialist to support ethical, compliant therapy services across SNFs, ALFs, and Hospice, with a field-facing, hybrid travel model. You will ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality outcomes while collaborating with clinical and operational teams.

Expect to conduct audits, provide guidance, and educate field resources. This role requires 60% travel and residency in OR or WA, with a strong emphasis on integrity and risk management.

Qualifications

• Five years of therapy service management in SNF.
• Experience with Medicare Part A/B and multi-facility payors.
• Ability to work with staff and leadership on regulatory issues.
• Prior compliance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance audits and investigations in therapy, billing, HIPAA, and care quality.
• Use analytical review, sampling methods, and auditing tools.
• Prepare timely audit and investigation reports.
• Follow up CAPs and overpayments to ensure compliance.
• Provide regulatory guidance and training for field teams and leadership.
• Support audits, meetings, and risk assessments onsite or remote.
• Partner with operations to align compliance with care quality.
• Inform leadership of regulatory changes and audit outcomes.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Audits & investigations

HIPAA knowledge

Analytical skills

Training & education

Regulatory guidance

Cross-functional collaboration

Report writing

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Physical Therapist License (PT)

Occupational Therapist License (OT)

Speech-Language Pathologist License (SLP)

National certifications (NBCOT/APTA/ASHA)

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Teams, Word, Excel)

Job description

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Support ethical, compliant, and high-quality compliance services across a multi-facility organization.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Compliance Therapy Specialist to join our Compliance team. This role partners closely with clinical, operational, and leadership teams to support regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, and ethical business practices across skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), assisted living facilities, (ALFs), and Hospice agencies. The position requires regular travel and field-driven, hands-on, focused hybrid approach to compliance. Candidates must reside in the state of Oregon or Washington.

About You

You are a licensed therapist professional with deep experience in the skilled nursing facility environment and a strong working knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements. You thrive in a compliance role, partnering with operations and the field to identify risk, provide guidance, and drive sustainable, compliant practices. You bring credibility, integrity, and a solution-oriented mindset to complex regulatory challenges.

What You’ll Do

Compliance Audits & Investigations

• Conduct compliance audits and investigations related to but not limited to therapy services, billing practices, HIPAA, clinical care, and other identified risk areas or regulatory concerns
• Utilize analytical review, computer auditing tools, and statistical sampling methods
• Prepare clear, timely audit and investigation reports
• Follow up on corrective action plans (CAPs) and overpayments to ensure regulatory compliance

Regulatory Guidance & Education

• Provide regulatory guidance related to therapy practice and/or compliance requirements
• Conduct training and education for field teams, leadership, and internal resources
• Present compliance findings in a clear, practical, and understandable manner
• Assist the Chief Compliance Officer with development, implementation, and evaluation of audit tools and compliance program effectiveness
• Participate in onsite and remote audits, investigations, meetings, and risk assessments
• Support compliance efforts related to new acquisitions
• Keep facilities and leadership informed of regulatory changes, audit outcomes, and investigation findings

Collaboration & Field Partnership

• Partner closely with operations and field leadership to support compliance, quality of care, and customer satisfaction
• Attend company and local meetings as requested
• Provide hands‑on compliance support in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment

Why Join Us

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off, sick and vacation days
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Mission-driven culture dedicated to serving others
• Make a meaningful impact on organizational compliance and quality of care
• Partner closely with clinical and operational leaders across the organization
• Support ethical growth and strong regulatory foundations
• Influence compliance practices across a multi-facility, multi-state platform

Requirements

What You Need to Apply

Education & Licensure

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist with active, unrestricted state licensure
• National certifications (e.g., NBCOT, APTA, ASHA) required as applicable

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience providing or managing therapy services in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting
• Experience with Medicare Part A and B and other payors in multi-facility or multi-state environments
• Ability to work with all levels of staff and leadership on complex regulatory issues
• Prior compliance experience preferred

Certifications (Preferred)

• RAC-CT, CMAC, or CHC certification (or willingness to pursue as requested)
• Strong analytical and critical decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of credibility, integrity, and professionalism
• Ability to work independently in a home office environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with the field
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Ability and willingness to travel approximately 60% of the time with some overnight travel