Compliance Specialist I

Company:
Compassus

About Compassus

Compassus provides a continuum of integrated home-based services, including home health, hospice, home infusion, palliative, and personal care. Over 10,500 teammates and more than 300 access points nationwide provide high-quality care and manage patients' advanced illnesses in partnership with health systems and long-term care partners. The Compassus Care for Who I Am culture reflects its unique care delivery model, which focuses on each person as an individual as well as a patient, to improve their quality of life in a meaningful way. Learn more at compassus.com.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the VP of Compliance. The Compliance Specialist I supports the organization's healthcare compliance program by executing risk assessment support, monitoring, audit coordination, policy administration, and training activities. This role focuses on operational execution, data gathering, and issue escalation in alignment with OIG compliance guidance and DOJ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Assessment and Management

• Assists in maintaining the enterprise-wide compliance risk assessment framework through data collection, documentation, and tracking of risk inputs.
• Supports annual compliance risk assessment and workplan development by compiling survey results and preparing summaries for leadership review.

Compliance Monitoring and Audits

• Supports compliance monitoring and audit activities, including data collection, testing support, and documentation of results.
• Tracks audit findings and corrective action plans under the direction of compliance leadership.

Regulatory Monitoring and Guidance

• Monitors regulatory updates, enforcement actions, and healthcare compliance guidance (including DOJ and OIG materials). Summarizes developments for internal compliance leadership.

Policy Management

• Assists in reviewing compliance policies and procedures for alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Supports drafting and updating policies under supervision.

Training and Education

• Assists in the development and distribution of compliance training/education materials.
• Supports tailoring training/education content for business unit needs.

Vendor and Third-Party Oversight

• Maintains documentation for vendor compliance files and supports tracking of annual review requirements.

Stakeholder Support and Issue Escalation

• Responds to routine compliance inquiries and escalates complex matters.

Investigations

• Conducts and supports compliance investigations of routine to moderately complex matters
  • Allegation assessment
  • Fact gathering
  • Interviews
  • Documentation of findings
• Development of appropriate corrective action recommendations

General/Other Responsibilities

• Supports day-to-day compliance operations in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Best Candidates

• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory environment preferred, including hospice, home health, palliative, and infusion care
• Mathematical: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, colleagues, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.
• Strong attention to detail, professional maturity, and sound judgment in handling sensitive compliance information.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex healthcare regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for operational teams.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to organize and synthesize information to support compliance monitoring, reporting, and risk identification activities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed healthcare environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and business units, building effective working relationships and supporting cross-functional compliance initiatives.
• Self-starter with the ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities, follow through on commitments, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to support or execute project-based work, including coordination of compliance initiatives, tracking deliverables, and contributing to timely completion of workplans.
• Ability to solicit and incorporate feedback from internal stakeholders to support continuous improvement of compliance processes and deliverables.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to assist in drafting and editing policies, procedures, compliance memoranda, training materials, and internal reports.
• Working knowledge of federal and state healthcare laws and regulations, including fraud, waste, and abuse requirements, as well as general healthcare compliance and ethics program standards.
• Familiarity with healthcare compliance program best practices, including elements reflected in DOJ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs and OIG Compliance Program Guidance.

Key Job Requirements and Preferences

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree
• Preferred: JD

Experience

• Required: 2-3 years of compliance, healthcare, audit, or regulatory experience

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking while working at a computer conducting meetings, or performing administrative duties.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of up to 20 pounds, including luggage, presentation materials, and office equipment.
• Ability to navigate healthcare environments, including patient care settings, offices, and community locations, which may involve stair climbing, bending, reaching, and extended periods of walking.
• Visual acuity sufficient for reviewing reports, analyzing data, and operating standard office technology.

Communication

• Effective communication skills in person, by telephone, and through virtual meeting platforms.

What We Offer

We offer a highly competitive compensation package with an attractive base salary, short- and long-term incentive programs, and competitive benefits. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, believing that our differences make us stronger. Together, we're shaping the future of healthcare with compassion, integrity, and opportunity for all.

Want to Learn More About this Opportunity?

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Build a Rewarding Career with Compassus
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• Meaningful Work: Make an impact every day by honoring the quality of life of our patients, supporting them and their families with compassion, and creating moments that truly matter.
• Career Development: Access leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development.
• Innovation Meets Compassion: Collaborate with a supportive team using the latest tools and technologies to deliver exceptional care.
• Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
• Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
• A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.

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