Director, Regulatory Compliance & Quality Improvement

Interim HealthCare Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Interim HealthCare Inc. seeks a Director, Regulatory Compliance & Quality Improvement to lead regulatory readiness and clinical quality across Home Health, Hospice, Personal Care at Home, and Medical Staffing services in a remote role.

You will partner with clinical, operational, regional, and compliance leaders to interpret CMS changes, guide franchise partners, and strengthen quality outcomes and regulatory standards across the network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Active RN license strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant healthcare regulatory compliance or regulatory leadership experience.
• Strong CMS regulations knowledge for Home Health and Hospice.
• Experience with survey readiness, audits, accreditation, and corrective action planning.
• Experience with QAPI, performance metrics, and data-driven initiatives.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME on federal and state regulatory requirements for Home Health and Hospice and guide franchise partners.
• Monitor CMS regulations, STAR ratings, and quality reporting updates.
• Lead franchise readiness for surveys and accreditation requirements.
• Develop clinical guidance, resources, and education on regulatory requirements.
• Identify regulatory risks with operations and clinical leadership and support audit readiness.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives using KPIs and outcomes to drive measurable improvements.
• Support QAPI programs, HHVBP initiatives, and other quality efforts.
• Provide guidance on regulatory audits, ADRs, TPEs, and ZPIC/UPIC reviews.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

CMS regulations

Quality improvement

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Active RN license strongly preferred

Job description

Director, Regulatory Compliance & Quality Improvement

Remote

Are you an experienced healthcare compliance and quality professional who enjoys navigating complex regulations, driving clinical excellence, and helping organizations stay prepared for what’s next? Interim HealthCare is seeking a Director, Regulatory Compliance & Quality Improvement to serve as a key regulatory and clinical quality resource across our Home Health, Hospice, Personal Care at Home, and Medical Staffing service lines.

In this role, you'll serve as a subject matter expert on healthcare regulations and accreditation standards while supporting survey readiness, audits, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical compliance across the organization. You'll work closely with clinical, operational, regional, and compliance leaders to interpret regulatory changes, strengthen quality outcomes, and provide practical guidance to franchise partners. You'll help ensure consistent quality and regulatory standards across our network, with a particular focus on CMS requirements for both Home Health and Hospice.

If you're passionate about healthcare quality, enjoy translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance, and thrive in a collaborative environment where you can influence meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Enjoy Being Part of Our Team:

• Competitive Pay: $120,000 - $130,000+ per year, based on experience
• Meaningful Impact: Help strengthen clinical quality, regulatory compliance, and patient care across a growing healthcare organization.
• Collaborative Culture: Partner with clinical and operational leaders across the organization to drive meaningful improvements and best practices.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy PTO, holiday pay, medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with 401(k) benefits.

Big-Picture Overview: What You'll Do as a Director, Regulatory Compliance & Quality Improvement:

• Serve as a subject-matter expert on federal and state regulatory requirements affecting Home Health and Hospice, translating changes into actionable guidance for franchise partners.
• Monitor, interpret, and communicate CMS regulations, proposed and final rules, STAR ratings, quality reporting requirements, and other regulatory updates impacting Home Health and Hospice.
• Guide franchise partners through regulatory changes, survey readiness, accreditation requirements, and compliance expectations.
• Develop and communicate clinical guidance, resources, and education to help franchise partners understand and implement regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Compliance, Operations, and clinical leadership to identify regulatory risks, address gaps, and support audit and survey readiness.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives using performance metrics, KPIs, STAR rating results, patient outcomes, and other data to identify trends, prioritize opportunities, and drive measurable improvements.
• Support QAPI programs, quality reporting, HHVBP, and other quality initiatives across applicable service lines.
• Provide hands-on guidance related to regulatory audits, documentation requirements, corrective action plans, and responses to audit or review requests, including ADRs, TPEs, and applicable ZPIC/UPIC reviews.
• Monitor industry and regulatory developments and proactively communicate their operational impact to internal teams and franchise partners.

Must-Haves for Success in This Role:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field; graduate degree preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in healthcare regulatory compliance, clinical quality, or regulatory leadership.
• Strong, hands-on knowledge of CMS regulations and requirements for both Home Health and Hospice, including proposed and final rules, STAR ratings, and quality reporting.
• Experience interpreting regulatory changes and translating them into practical guidance for healthcare operations and franchise partners.
• Demonstrated experience with survey readiness, regulatory audits, accreditation standards, documentation requirements, and corrective action planning.
• Experience with quality improvement, QAPI, performance metrics, and data-driven initiatives, including analyzing results and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and drive adoption of regulatory and clinical requirements across multiple locations.
• Strong analytical, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and experience using EMR, learning management, and policy management systems.
• Personal care experience a plus.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%.

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation's first home healthcare company and a trusted leader in compassionate, patient-centered care. With 300+ locations nationwide, we foster a family-oriented culture that values every team member. As a Director, Regulatory Compliance & Quality Improvement, you'll play a critical role in strengthening the quality, compliance, and clinical standards that support exceptional care across our organization.

Interim HealthCare is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.