Deputy Chief Compliance Officer – Western United States (Project Management)
About The PACS Group
The PACS Group is a nationally recognized leader in post-acute healthcare services, committed to delivering exceptional care through compassion, innovation, and integrity. With a growing network of skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers across the country, we set the standard for operational excellence and patient-centered outcomes. As a publicly traded organization, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of compliance, transparency, and continuous improvement.
General Purpose
We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Deputy Chief Compliance Officer - Western United States to lead day-to-day compliance program operations across our Western U.S. facilities. Reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer, this position serves as a key regional compliance leader and liaison with facility leadership and operational teams. The role will work closely with the PACS Senior Vice President for Operations - Western United States and be instrumental in implementing and supporting the company's enterprise-wide compliance program.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary compliance contact for post-acute care facilities in the Western U.S.
- Lead the implementation, training, and monitoring of PACS' compliance program in the region
- Collaborate with facility leadership and operations to promote a strong compliance culture
- Identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory and operational compliance risks
- Coordinate with compliance investigations, audits, and program management teams
- Track and report on compliance metrics and risk indicators for facilities in the region
- Provide guidance on key healthcare compliance issues including fraud and abuse prevention, billing and coding accuracy, and referral source relationships Support HIPAA privacy efforts and serve as a subject matter resource as needed
Education and/or Experience
- JD or relevant Compliance Certification strongly preferred
- Minimum of 10 years as a healthcare-focused attorney or compliance officer, with deep regulatory knowledge
- Demonstrated expertise in fraud and abuse laws, billing and coding, referral source compliance, and HIPAA
- Experience managing compliance in large, geographically dispersed organizations; public company experience a plus
- Excellent communication, training, and leadership skills, with the ability to partner effectively across departments
Physical Demands
The Deputy Chief Compliance Officer - Western United States role is primarily sedentary, requiring prolonged periods of sitting for computer-based work, document review, and extensive virtual and in-person meetings. This position demands frequent use of hands and fingers for keyboarding and office equipment, along with strong verbal communication and active listening skills essential for regional leadership, training, and interdepartmental collaboration. Excellent visual acuity is necessary for analyzing complex data, reviewing regulations, and extended screen time. While largely office-based, significant travel throughout the Western U.S. to various facilities is a core component, requiring the ability to drive or utilize other transportation methods for extended periods. The role also necessitates high mental concentration, analytical reasoning, and the ability to navigate complex compliance challenges across a geographically dispersed organization.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
