TPR Compliance Officer - Eastern United States

Overview

Who We Are We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community.

Our Story We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.
We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many 'firsts' in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others.

Our Impact Today Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.
Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions.
Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.

Job Summary

Our Impact Today

Today, Tenet is a leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.

Our Story
We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.

We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many 'firsts' in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others.

Our network of more than 640 locations, including acute care hospitals, surgical hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and medical imaging centers offers physicians the opportunity to serve patients across the continuum of care, supported by an organization of more than 100,000 team members.

Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.
The TPR Compliance Officer reports directly to VP of Compliance Operations. This role supports the implementation and ongoing effectiveness of Tenet’s Ethics and Compliance Program across an assigned region that is in adherence to Tenet’s Quality, Compliance and Ethics Charter.

The TPR Compliance Officer partners with regional leadership to promote adherence to federal healthcare program requirements and Tenet policies, while helping foster a culture grounded in integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making.

Responsibilities and activities:
• Provide leadership in assigned region on issues concerning ethics and compliance matters, including recommended remediations and action plans.
• Establish effective working relationships and build credibility with stakeholders both in person and remotely.
• Positively interface directly with leadership, employees, and providers at facilities to serve as an approachable resource.
• Assist with Compliance Committee and/or Board Committee preparations and meetings as applicable.
• Take ownership to ensure that all employees, contractors, and physicians within the region are knowledgeable of Federal Healthcare Program requirements and Tenet’s Compliance Program through Tenet’s training and education program.
• Work closely with TPR counsel to facilitate communication, remediation, and resolution of compliance matters.
• Support and conduct risk-based auditing, monitoring, and oversight.
• Oversee implementation of approved procedures that encourage facility employees, leadership, contractors, and physicians to report suspected fraud or other improprieties without the fear of retaliation.
• Collaborate with internal partners to address, and resolve compliance concerns timely and effectively.
• Support execution of compliance work plan initiative and proactive risk prevention efforts.
• Serve as a consultive partner on ethic compliance topics across the region.

Required Background:
• Three to five years of progressive compliance experience in hospital, surgical centers and/or clinical practices compliance, for a larger multi-faceted healthcare company.
• Demonstrated knowledge in federal healthcare programs requirements.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing compliance programs remotely for a multiple facilities.
• Demonstrated experience working within a highly regulated healthcare environment.
• Developing and implementing corrective action plans.
• Conducting or overseeing audits/monitoring activities.
• Compliance training development and delivering presentations.
• Compliance data analysis, trend reporting, dashboard utilization.
• Proven negotiation skills and the ability to influence stakeholders – particularly senior leaders with indirect authority.

Professional Qualifications:
An energetic and results-oriented leader who inspires confidence and possesses high personal and professional integrity.
• Clear, concise, and persuasive written and verbal skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
• Ability to respond and maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Can work independently or with a team on projects.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with ability to identify root causes, evaluate risks, and propose solutions.
• Comfortable making decisions in ambiguous or evolving environments.
• Skills in use of information systems, databases, Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and other visual systems.

Travel:
• Some travel required.
• Selected candidates will be required to pass Motor Vehicle Record check.

Education and Certifications:
• A bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
• CHC certification required or industry accepted equivalent.

Compensation:
• Base pay: $98,592-$157,664 annually. Compensation depends on location, qualifications, and experience.
• Position may be eligible for an Annual Incentive Plan bonus of 10%-50% depending on role level.
• Management level positions may be eligible for sign-on and relocation bonuses.

Benefits:
The following benefits are available, subject to employment status:
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, and life insurance
• Manager Time Off – 20 days per year
• Discretionary 401k match
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.
• For Colorado employees, paid leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act is available.

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Organization Description

Careers at Tenet At Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do.
As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.

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