Compliance Officer - USPI Western Territory

United Surgical Partners International is an experienced and trusted partner in some of the nation’s most successful ambulatory surgical networks totaling over 500 short stay ambulatory facilities. Our mission is to care for every patient and their family as if they were our own. 

Our operating model is scalable, but also flexible enough to adapt to the needs of each market to support partnerships, new ventures and a broader market presence which enhances our growth prospects and strategic position within a market to better serve patients and our physician partners.

We align with our physicians and health system partners both clinically and economically to enhance their facility network, while providing more access, to ensure excellence in the experience of patients and families.

United Surgical Partners International (USPI) is an affiliate of Tenet Healthcare Corporation, a diversified healthcare services company with more than 130,000 employees. http://www.uspi.com/

The USPI West Market primarily provides facilities in our Western Territory. Would consider candidates who live CA, WA, OR -Home Office Dallas TX (subject to change based on business needs). Travel expectations 15-20%.
 

The USPI Compliance Officer is responsible for managing the implementation of Tenet's Ethics and Compliance program in his or her assigned region.

The USPI Compliance Officer's general duties and responsibilities encompass implementing Tenet's Quality, Compliance and Ethics Charter, systems, processes and policies designed to ensure compliance with Federal healthcare program requirements. Among the specific responsibilities and activities of the USPI Compliance Officer are the following:

Compliance Leadership & Advisory

• Serve as the primary compliance resource for assigned facilities and regional leadership teams.
• Provide guidance on regulatory, compliance, ethics, and privacy matters while identifying practical solutions that support organizational objectives.
• Foster a culture of ethical decision-making, accountability, and compliance throughout the region.
• Build trusted relationships with administrators, CEOs, physicians, and facility leadership to promote effective compliance oversight.

Program Implementation & Oversight

• Implement ongoing execution of Tenet's Ethics, Compliance, and Privacy Program within assigned facilities.
• Ensure adherence to the Quality, Compliance, and Ethics Charter and applicable federal and state healthcare regulations.
• Drive regional compliance initiatives, work plans, monitoring activities, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Implement approved monitoring and reporting processes designed to identify and prevent compliance concerns.

Education & Training

• Support the delivery of compliance, ethics, privacy, and security education programs for employees, contractors, and physicians.
• Promote awareness of regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and ethical business practices.
• Encourage a strong speak-up culture where concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation.

Risk Assessment, Auditing & Corrective Action

• Partner with leadership and subject matter experts to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks.
• Assist with auditing, monitoring, investigations, and other compliance oversight activities.
• Oversee corrective action plans and ensure timely follow-up and sustainable resolution of identified issues.
• Collaborate with facility and corporate stakeholders to address audit findings and compliance opportunities.

Governance & Collaboration

• Lead and participate in Compliance Committee and Board meetings, presenting compliance trends, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and corporate compliance leadership to address regulatory and compliance matters.
• Act as a liaison between facility operations and corporate compliance functions to promote consistency and best practices.
• Support strategic initiatives that enhance compliance program effectiveness across the region.

Required Background

The successful candidate is a proactive, results-oriented compliance professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent business judgment and interpersonal skills. They are known for their integrity, credibility, and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Key attributes include:

• Strong knowledge of healthcare compliance regulations and federal healthcare program requirements.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory issues while delivering practical business solutions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and personal integrity.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Skilled in change management, problem-solving, and cross-functional partnership.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive healthcare compliance experience.
• Experience supporting compliance, auditing, legal, privacy, regulatory, clinical, or healthcare operations functions in a multi-faced company. 
• Demonstrated understanding of federal healthcare program requirements and healthcare compliance best practices.

Preferred

• Experience within a large, complex healthcare organization.
• Compliance certification (CHC, CHPC, CHRC, or similar) preferred.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership, governing boards, or compliance committees.
• Experience with compliance oversight of multiple facilities across regions/states

Personal Qualifications

• A self-motivated results-oriented individual, with high personal and professional integrity. 
• Executive level communicates skills in both oral and written context. 
• A team player and a good listener who truly values the input of others and their contributions and positively responds to such input. 
• Accepts accountability and can work independently and with a team. 
• Innovative with a sense of humor. 

Compensation

• Base pay: $98,592 -$157,664 annually. Compensation depends on location, qualifications, and experience. 
• Position may be eligible for an Annual Incentive Plan bonus of 10%-50% depending on role level.
• Management level positions may be eligible for sign-on and relocation bonuses.

Benefits

The following benefits are available, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, and life insurance
• Manager Time Off – 20 days per year
• Discretionary 401k match
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.
• Paid sick leave and other leave benefits are provided in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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