Licensed Therapist Compliance Partner (OT, PT, SLP)

Ensign Services•Salt Lake City, UT

8h•$100,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Ensign Services, Inc. (ESI) is seeking a Therapy Billing Compliance Partner to join their Compliance Department. This role requires an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Speech Therapist with at least five years of experience in the skilled nursing environment. The primary responsibilities include performing compliance audits, conducting internal investigations, and reviewing medical records and claims to identify compliance or quality issues. ESI's compliance philosophy emphasizes close collaboration with field facilities, agencies, and resources to build relationships that enhance and foster compliance throughout the organization. The role involves providing training, oversight, and auditing functions, acting as a partner to assist providers in building successful, ethical, and compliant businesses.

Requirements

Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist or Speech Therapist with at least five years’ experience in the skilled nursing environment.
Must reside near a major airport in Utah or Arizona.
Ability to work with all levels of management on potentially complex compliance/regulatory issues.
Works well independently in a home office environment on long term projects and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Understands and accepts the unpredictable nature and needs of the compliance function in a large organization.
Exhibits analytical skills and an understanding of operational processes.
Pre‑employment criminal background screening required.

Nice To Haves

Occupational, Physical or Speech Language Pathologist Therapy License.
A minimum of five years’ SNF experience.
Expertise in MDS/PDPM coding rules and regulations.
Understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing the skilled nursing industry.
Superior interpersonal communication skills.
Strong writing skills required to write compliance reports, and other communications.
An engaging and informative teacher for regular training of facility personnel regarding Medicare requirements.
Possesses and conveys high degree of credibility and integrity.
A desire to constantly improve Medicare management systems and organizational compliance.
Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office/Excel.

Responsibilities

Performs Medicare claim review portion of internal compliance audits.
Conducts internal investigations involving compliance issues.
Track corrective action plans related to any adverse findings.
Facilitate other required compliance activities.
Travel required 70% of the time within Utah/Arizona and surrounding areas/states.