Senior Regulatory Consultant

Assembly Health

About The Position

Polaris Group, the SNF Clinical branch of Assembly Health, is seeking a dynamic, healthcare-focused Senior Regulatory Consultant. We are looking for a proactive thought leader who stays ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes, understands their impact across skilled nursing and assisted living organizations, and communicates insights effectively to clients and industry audiences. The ideal candidate is an independent, strategic communicator with strong writing and presentation skills who can create timely social media content, contribute industry articles, develop educational presentations, and deliver webinars and video content. If you are a motivated professional with strong critical thinking skills, a collaborative mindset, and a “can do/go-getter” attitude who wants to make a direct impact in post-acute care, we invite you to join our team. Become an Assembler—join us today.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree preferred
Experience as a Director of Nursing and MDSC, multi-site management or comparable experience
Registered Nurse, AAPACN Certification
Thought Leadership & Industry Expertise – Demonstrates deep knowledge of the skilled nursing and assisted living industries while proactively monitoring regulatory, operational, and reimbursement changes. Serves as a trusted industry resource and strategic advisor to clients and colleagues.
Strategic Communication – Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate regulatory and operational concepts clearly to diverse audiences. Skilled in developing presentations, webinars, educational materials, articles, video content, and social media messaging.
Executive Presence & Relationship Management – Builds credibility and strong relationships with clients, leadership teams and industry partners. Effectively collaborates across all organizational levels while representing Polaris Group professionally in public and client-facing settings.
Analytical & Critical Thinking – Ability to analyze complex information, identify trends, evaluate risk, and develop practical solutions and recommendations that support operational and regulatory success.
Adaptability & Initiative – Self-directed professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving healthcare environment. Anticipates challenges, responds proactively to industry changes, and independently drives projects and initiatives forward.
Project & Program Management – Successfully manages multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail, organization, and accountability.
Educational & Content Development Skills – Ability to create engaging educational content and deliver impactful training through webinars, conference presentations, written publications, and digital platforms.
Technology & Digital Communication Skills – Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and comfortable utilizing webinar platforms, social media, and other digital communication tools.
Client Service Excellence – Committed to delivering responsive, high-quality service while fostering long-term client relationships and supporting client success.
Active Listening & Collaboration – Listens attentively, values diverse perspectives, and works collaboratively to achieve organizational and client goals.

Responsibilities

Serve as trusted regulatory and operational advisor to skilled nursing and assisted living providers nationwide.
Monitor, interpret, and communicate industry regulations, reimbursement updates, and emerging trends impacting post-acute care organizations.
Independently stay ahead of healthcare industry changes and analyze operational and regulatory impacts across all levels of SNF and AL organizations.
Develop and deliver timely educational content including webinars, presentations, training materials, videos, and industry resources.
Create thought leadership content through social media engagement, industry articles, client communications, and conference participation.
Respond to client regulatory and operational questions through the Polaris Group Solution Center hotline and email while ensuring exceptional customer service.
Conduct regulatory research and provide timely guidance to consultants and clients regarding evolving industry requirements and best practices.
Perform offsite and onsite medical record reviews, regulatory assessments, and episodic consulting visits as directed.
Analyze client data and prepare comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations and follow-up strategies.
Review consultant site visit reports for regulatory accuracy and quality assurance.
Maintain accurate documentation, reports, calendars, and Solution Center records in accordance with company standards.
Build strong client relationships through responsive communication, strategic guidance, and professional support.
Collaborate with internal teams on product development, educational initiatives, and consulting strategies.
Represent Polaris Group through conferences, speaking engagements, webinars, and professional industry events.
Identify opportunities for additional consulting services and collaborate with the sales team to support client growth and retention.
Participate in and lead special projects that support business initiatives, innovation, and organizational growth.
Perform additional duties and strategic initiatives as assigned to support the evolving needs of the business.