Director of Compliance & Risk

BAYADA Home Health Care • Pennsauken, NJ

8d • $160,000 - $180,000 • Remote

About The Position

Position is remote, with travel to Pennsauken and for BAYADA off-site meetings as necessary. Close proximity to Pennsauken, NJ is preferred, and those located nearby would follow a hybrid schedule, coming into the office 1–2 times per week. Position Summary The Director of Compliance and Risk provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the organization’s Compliance Office. This role is responsible for managing and advancing the Compliance and Ethics Program, with a strong emphasis on data-driven risk management and the implementation of technology solutions that enhance program efficiency, visibility, and overall effectiveness.

Requirements

• Exemplifies characteristics of The BAYADA Way : compassion, excellence and reliability
• Four (4) year college degree.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of work experience in a compliance function, preferably with a home health or healthcare organization.
• Executive presence to represent BAYADA Home Health Care internally and externally.
• A working understanding of the home health industry's legal and regulatory system, including the various organizations that administer the regulations, statutes, and related guidance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Compliance colleagues, Enterprise Support teams, executive and practice leaders, senior management, and service offices to advance the organization’s strategic priorities.
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects effectively and respond to urgent matters promptly and concisely.
• Ability to work independently, motivate, and be self-motivated, flexible, versatile, and creative.
• Ability to develop professional reports, business communications, and procedural documentation, and confidently present and respond to questions from employees, leaders, and clients.
• Ability to work successfully and productively both remotely and in the office

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Degree in Healthcare, Compliance or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in working with and developing reporting and dashboard tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) for compliance tracking and executive reporting.
• Familiarity with compliance and risk-based systems, such as GRC platforms, LMS platforms, policy and contract management systems, and risk management applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational execution of core compliance functions, including the compliance hotline, investigation of incidents and complaints, exclusion screening, policy and procedure development/oversight, compliance training and education, and ongoing risk assessments
• Monitor and identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; provide advice on corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues; provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
• Review external regulatory and accreditation audit requests; guide Compliance team responses and appeals; and collaborate with other enterprise support and practice teams to respond and negotiate with payors and government entities, as needed.
• Interpret relevant laws, statutes, and policies governing the implementation of an adequate and effective Compliance Program based on OIG guidance.
• Oversee team members in the daily execution of the Compliance and Ethics program and provide strategic guidance, coaching, and support to drive program effectiveness and accountability.
• Monitor federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and perform related research, as requested, helping to interpret and communicate changes across the organization.
• Assist in developing and revising policies and procedures for the Compliance Program, ensuring alignment with legal and ethical standards.
• Build consensus on policy positions and responses to proposed regulations.
• Assist with the development of training and education materials and education related to the Compliance Program based upon the needs of the organization and with changes in laws, regulations, and guidelines of federal, state, and private payors.
• Under the general direction of the Chief Compliance Officer, conduct compliance investigations and collaborate with other departments to investigate, direct, and resolve compliance issues through appropriate channels for investigation and resolution.
• Assist in response to government investigations and facilitate communication and negotiation with external regulatory bodies (ex. OIG) for proper response, reporting and resolution, as necessary.
• Collaborate with IT to integrate and enhance current applications (e.g., GRC, LMS, ERM platform, incident management systems) to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and user adoption.
• Collaborate with IT and data governance teams to design, deploy, and maintain compliance dashboard to track KPI, such as incident resolution, audit readiness, training completion, and policy utilization.
• Serve as project manager for key compliance program initiatives, ensuring milestones are met, stakeholders are engaged, and outcomes are aligned with organizational goals
• Adept at addressing ethics, compliance, and client matters in a big-picture context based on applied
• Work collaboratively with Enterprise Support and Service offices, Enterprise and Service Divisions, and other departments to ensure alignment and standards are followed and enforced.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit and employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees