• Responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of the compliance audit program to ensure regulatory adherence, risk mitigation and operational integrity. • Ensures that Lifecare Home Health Family complies with federal and state laws and regulations and internal policies by identifying potential risks and working cross-functionally to implement corrective actions. • Lead risk assessments, internal audits and compliance investigations while collaborating with leadership to mitigate risks and strengthen internal controls. • Responds timely and accurately to governmental audits for hospice and homecare. • Prepares and tracks appeals processes. • Assist with the development and implementation of a comprehensive compliance audit program tailored to meet the requirements of CMS, Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, other government payors, private insurers, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). • Develop audit frameworks, methodologies and policies that align with regulatory requirements and best practices within healthcare. • Ensure audits are thoroughly documented and findings are reported with corrective action recommendations. • Assist with the establishment of a continuous monitoring system for compliance risks and policy effectiveness. • Conduct risk-based audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and adherence to internal policies. • Develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure corrective action plans are implemented. • Collaborate with departments such as Legal, Human Resources, Finance, IT, Quality, Billing and Coding to enhance internal controls and address and remediate compliance risks. • Provide guidance to operational teams on improving processes to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and internal policies. • Monitor emerging regulatory trends and enforcement actions to proactively address potential risks. • Draft and update audit related policies, procedures and guidelines. • Provide guidance on internal controls, regulatory requirements and audit best practices. • Develop and deliver compliance audit training and education to employees on regulatory requirements, compliance best practices and audit procedures. • Oversee internal investigations related to risk assessment and/or audit findings, conducting root cause analysis to identify trends or patterns of non-compliance. • Develop corrective action plans (CAPs) and track their implementation. • Ensure confidentiality and integrity in all investigations and reporting. • Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Compliance Officer, executive team and leadership. • Foster a culture of compliant and ethical behavior across the organization. • Collaborate with key stakeholders. • Support external auditors and regulatory agencies during compliance reviews and investigations.