Associate Attorney - Healthcare Compliance

Walker Bowen Talent Partners•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Remote

About The Position

Walker Bowen Talent Partners is partnering with a scaling non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) health tech company to find an Associate Attorney - Healthcare Compliance. This is a remote position based in the United States. The role is ideal for someone energized by a mission-focused company and passionate about working at the intersection of healthcare law, compliance operations, and business strategy in a fast-growing company. The client is a technology and services company dedicated to improving the delivery of non-emergency medical transportation across America, serving major Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and provider programs. The Associate Attorney will support the growth and maturation of the enterprise compliance program, acting as a key advisor on healthcare regulatory matters and helping build scalable compliance infrastructure for Medicaid and Medicare Advantage operations.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active bar license in good standing
3+ years of experience in healthcare law, healthcare compliance, or a related regulatory role
Working knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, HIPAA, and healthcare regulatory frameworks
Experience supporting audits, investigations, corrective action plans, and risk assessments
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and operationalize them effectively
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with evolving priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Medicaid or government program audits
Experience building or scaling healthcare compliance programs
Familiarity with delegated oversight, FDR oversight, or vendor compliance programs
Experience in NEMT, managed care, digital health, or healthcare services organizations
Experience supporting compliance training and policy governance programs

Responsibilities

Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise compliance programs and infrastructure.
Draft, review, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and operational controls.
Assist in building scalable compliance and risk management processes across the organization.
Support compliance committee activities, reporting, and follow-up actions.
Lead and support client, government, and internal audit activities, including Medicaid and Medicare Advantage audits.
Coordinate audit responses, documentation collection, issue tracking, and remediation efforts.
Manage external and internal corrective action plans (CAPs) from intake through resolution.
Conduct internal audits, monitoring activities, and compliance risk assessments.
Support encounter, operational, and delegated entity compliance oversight initiatives.
Provide practical legal and regulatory guidance related to healthcare compliance, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, HIPAA, and related healthcare regulations.
Conduct regulatory research and interpret federal and state requirements for operational stakeholders.
Advise internal teams on compliance risks and mitigation strategies.
Support implementation of regulatory and contractual requirements across business operations.
Support privacy compliance initiatives and advise on HIPAA-related matters.
Assist with investigations, issue resolution, and documentation related to compliance concerns.
Partner with internal stakeholders and outside counsel on litigation support and regulatory matters, as needed.
Collaborate with Operations, Security, Product, HR, and Client Success teams to embed compliance into day-to-day operations.
Foster a proactive culture of compliance, accountability, and ethical decision-making.