Compliance Officer at Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

About Shepherd Center


With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by" U.S. News "as one of the nation's top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.


Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers , strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have ke pt over 1 2% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years .


The Compliance Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing compliance programs to ensure the hospital adheres to all federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, as well as internal policies. This role involves auditing, training, policy development, and serving as a resource for compliance-related inquiries.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting in the development and execution of an annual risk assessment and compliance workplan.


• Staying updated on changes in healthcare regulations and communicating relevant updates.


• Educating staff members about their compliance obligations.


• Engaging in oversight and monitoring activities related to health care billing and compliance with rules related to federal health care programs.


• Reviewing and developing policies and procedures related to health care compliance.


• Responding to compliance inquiries and conducting investigations where necessary.


• Working collaboratively with a committee of other health care professionals to address the compliance needs of the organization.


• Meeting with members of the Board of Directors periodically to update them about ongoing compliance matters.

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Law, Business, or a related field required.

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• Health care experience preferred but not strictly required if the candidate has experience working in a compliance-related capacity.


• Experienced health care practitioners (clinical and non-clinical) will be given consideration even if they lack formal compliance experience if they demonstrate other qualifications that reflect the ability to grow on the job.


• J.D. candidates are encouraged to apply if interested in a compliance-centered career path.


• Familiarity with hospital operations and healthcare standards.

• Strong knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations.


• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.


• High level of integrity and ethical judgement.


• Experience using Epic electronic health record software is helpful but not required.

• Normal Office Environment within a Healthcare setting.