Vice President of Compliance

Country Meadows Retirement Communities; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retirement community as the Vice President of Compliance in Hershey, PA. You will oversee compliance and ethics, develop policies, and lead risk management efforts. This role requires extensive experience in healthcare compliance and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive industry pay

Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield

Employer-matching 401(k)

22 days paid time off

Supplemental life insurance

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in leading healthcare compliance.
• Knowledge of healthcare laws and compliance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Report to the CEO and Board on compliance and ethics efforts.
• Lead risk management and compliance programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with federal and state agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare

Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Compliance

Job description

Join to apply for the Vice President of Compliance role at Country Meadows Retirement Communities.

Navigate risk, compliance, and ethics within an organization with great skill, expertise, and leadership. The Corporate Compliance Officer bridges regulatory bodies and the organization, safeguarding reputation and operational integrity. We seek a leader experienced in guiding complex post-acute healthcare teams and entities, serving as the healthcare privacy expert, and overseeing the Corporate Compliance Program for various facilities and management companies, including not-for-profit entities.

As our Corporate Compliance Officer, you will develop policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure continuous improvement in quality and compliance with legal standards, supporting our mission. You will have the backing of our executive management and opportunities to enhance our standards of practice.

This position is in person in Hershey, PA.

Our investment in you:

• Competitive industry pay and comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield and employer-matching 401(k)
• Length of service bonus
• 22 days paid time off in your first year, including holidays, your birthday, and a Personal Day of Meaning, with rollover options
• Supplemental life insurance, company-paid short-term disability, and additional disability plans

Our support for you:

• Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, PA
• Direct access to supervisory team
• Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training and continuing education
• Employee assistance program for you and your family
• Co-worker Foundation grants and helping hand interest-free loans

Responsibilities:

• Report to the CEO and Board on compliance and ethics efforts, providing guidance on reporting and compliance matters.
• Lead risk management and compliance programs, including development of risk assessments and strategic plans to mitigate clinical and business risks.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state, and accreditation agencies, utilizing the OIG’s 7 Elements as a model.
• Identify compliance vulnerabilities, develop corrective actions, and analyze risks and their financial impacts.
• Conduct independent reviews, investigations, and ensure concerns are evaluated and resolved appropriately.
• Assist with insurance policies, claims, certifications, budget planning, and risk minimization in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Chair the Corporate Compliance Council, coordinate audits, and collaborate with leadership.
• Meet routinely with the Compliance, Ethics, and Quality Committee of the Board.
• Ensure adherence to DOH, CGS, and CMS compliance requirements for SNF and hospice oversight.
• Participate in quality assurance, risk management, and training activities, including developing and delivering training content.
• Follow the code of conduct, report violations, and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications:

• 7-10+ years of experience in leading healthcare compliance in post-acute, LTC, or hospice settings.
• Knowledge of healthcare laws, regulations, and standards, with a focus on compliance best practices.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Healthcare, Clinical Compliance, or related field.
• Understanding of coding, reimbursement, risk management, and performance improvement is advantageous.
• Experience in developing training for a healthcare workforce that operates without desks.
• Committed to ongoing learning and awareness of regulatory and healthcare innovation trends.
• Demonstrates alignment with company values and mission in decision-making and actions.

About Country Meadows:

We have over 2,500 co-workers serving residents with purpose and innovation. Serving seniors for over 35 years, we invite you to join us in making lives better.

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