Compliance Manager

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC•Park Ridge, IL

1d•$125,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute is seeking a Compliance Manager to join its Legal and Compliance Department. This person will help develop, implement, and maintain an effective healthcare compliance program across a large, physician-owned orthopedic practice. The role includes compliance monitoring, investigations, policies, training, and corrective action, working closely with physicians, clinical and administrative leaders, and the General Counsel. We welcome candidates with substantial healthcare compliance experience, including licensed attorneys. For an attorney hired into the role, approximately 20–25% of the workload is expected to involve substantive legal research, drafting, contract review, and advice on matters assigned and supervised by the General Counsel. Work allocation will vary with departmental needs and the individual’s experience. Hybrid: Monday - Thursday office. Friday remote. Our Legal Department is small and high-trust, and we’re looking for someone to run our Compliance Department day to day. Illinois Bone & Joint Institute’s Compliance Manager supports its healthcare compliance program. This role will oversee compliance monitoring, investigations, policies, training, and corrective actions while partnering closely with physicians, clinical and administrative leaders, and the General Counsel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Experience in healthcare compliance, healthcare law, or a related role involving substantive compliance responsibilities
Experience developing or administering compliance monitoring, investigations, policies, training, or corrective action processes
Working knowledge of healthcare compliance requirements affecting physician practices, including Medicare, billing and documentation, HIPAA, and physician financial relationships
Ability to assess compliance risks, analyze findings, and translate requirements into practical operational guidance
Strong drafting, reporting, and organizational skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records and track multiple matters through completion
Ability to manage assigned work independently, meet deadlines, and recognize when escalation is necessary
Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive information
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with physicians, operational leaders, and subject matter experts
Ability to maintain constructive working relationships while addressing compliance concerns and following through on corrective actions
Stand or sit for extended periods of time

Nice To Haves

J.D. or relevant advanced degree welcome
A J.D. and active Illinois law license are welcome but not required
Healthcare compliance certification preferred
Experience in a physician practice or other healthcare provider organization preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain a risk-based compliance monitoring plan, in coordination with Legal and Compliance leadership and relevant operational teams
Identify and assess compliance risks involving billing and coding, documentation, privacy, physician relationships, and other practice operations
Plan and coordinate targeted reviews, periodic monitoring, and audits with the subject matter experts and departments responsible for performing the substantive work
Track findings, corrective actions, and follow-up reviews to assess whether identified issues have been resolved and improvements sustained.
Recommend practical improvements to compliance processes, controls, and reporting
Manage assigned compliance reviews and investigations from initial fact gathering through findings, follow-up, and resolution
Work with physicians, clinical and administrative leaders, and subject matter experts to assess concerns and develop appropriate responses
Prepare clear written assessments and promptly escalate matters requiring legal judgment or leadership attention
Maintain organized records of concerns, reviews, findings, and remediation
Develop, review, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, guidelines, and operational guidance
Develop, assign, coordinate, and track compliance training across departments; identify training gaps and prepare targeted content
Maintain current training materials, policy records, and completion documentation
Provide practical compliance guidance to physicians, managers, and staff, and support a culture that encourages questions and reporting of concerns
Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and coordinate updates to policies, training, and operational practices
Prepare summaries of compliance activities, monitoring results, risk assessments, corrective actions, and training outcomes for leadership review
Maintain compliance calendars, documentation, and tracking tools to support timely completion of program activities
Review contracts and other documents for compliance issues and support assigned department projects
Devote approximately 20–25% of the workload to substantive legal assignments under the General Counsel’s direction
Research healthcare, employment, corporate, and regulatory questions and prepare practical analyses and recommendations
Prepare initial drafts, reviews, and proposed revisions to contracts, policies, correspondence, and other legal documents
Provide legal advice on assigned matters, subject to the General Counsel’s oversight and final legal approval
Perform other duties as assigned
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Other duties as assigned