Healthcare Compliance Manager

Lee Health is seeking a Compliance Manager to lead system-wide compliance initiatives in a mission-driven, community-focused health system. This role oversees regulatory compliance activities, including policy development, risk assessments, audits, and investigations to ensure adherence to federal, state, and accreditation standards. The Manager partners with leaders and front-line teams to implement corrective actions, educate staff on compliance requirements, monitor emerging regulations, and foster a strong culture of ethics, safety, and integrity that supports high-quality, patient-centered care for Southwest Florida residents.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the organization-wide compliance program
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and monitoring of high-risk areas
• Investigate reported compliance concerns and coordinate corrective actions
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and accreditation requirements (CMS, Joint Commission, OIG, HIPAA)
• Draft, update, and standardize compliance-related policies and procedures
• Educate and train leaders and staff on compliance standards and best practices
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise leadership on operational impacts
• Prepare reports and present compliance findings to senior leadership
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, legal, and HR partners to resolve issues
• Promote a culture of ethics, safety, and accountability across the health system

Required Skills

• Regulatory compliance (CMS, Joint Commission, OIG, HIPAA)
• Healthcare law and policy interpretation
• Compliance auditing and monitoring
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Policy and procedure development
• Incident investigation and reporting
• Data analysis and reporting
• Training design and delivery
• Project management
• Stakeholder communication and presentation