Licensed Therapist Compliance Partner (OT, PT, SLP)
About the role
Ensign Services, Inc. (“ESI”) is a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc., a leader in the post-acute care industry. ESI provides support services to over 378 facilities employing over 55,000 employees. The position is located near a major airport in Utah or Arizona and requires 70% travel within Utah/Arizona and surrounding areas/states.
Responsibilities
- Performs Medicare claim review portion of internal compliance audits.
- Conducts internal investigations involving compliance issues.
- Tracks corrective action plans related to any adverse findings.
- Facilitate other required compliance activities.
Requirements
- Must be an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist or Speech Therapist with at least five years’ experience in the skilled nursing environment.
- Expertise in MDS/PDPM coding rules and regulations.
- Understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing the skilled nursing industry.
- Ability to work with all levels of management on potentially complex compliance/regulatory issues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Occupational, Physical or Speech Language Pathologist Therapy License.
- 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.
- Ability to work with all levels of management on potentially complex compliance/regulatory issues.
Skills
- Superior interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong writing skills required to write compliance reports, and other communications.
- Works well independently in a home office environment on long term projects and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- 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.
- 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.
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office/Excel.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package including medical/dental/vision coverage, company-provided life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and sick/vacation plans. We also provide support for professional growth and development through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars. For more information, visit www.ensignbenefits.com.
Additional Information
Pre-employment criminal background screening required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ensign Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 888-659-3616.