Director of Compliance Southwestern Health Resources

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
The Director oversees the day-to-day activities of the corporate compliance program, functioning as an independent and objective body. This position oversees compliance for Southwestern Health Resources Accountable Care Network. The Director evaluates compliance with Company policies, laws, and regulations, as well as investigates issues/concerns within the organization. The position provides strategic direction to management on compliance and is responsible for ensuring that the Company compliance program is effective and efficient in identifying, preventing, detecting, and correcting noncompliance. This position reports directly to the Chief Compliance Officer for SWHR/UT Southwestern. The Director exists: As a channel of communication to receive and report on compliance issues and use appropriate resources for investigations and applicable resolution; to provide guidance to the Company on policies, laws and regulations, compliance risks and leading compliance practices; to assist the business units in assessing internal strengths, weaknesses and helping close gaps to ensure Company objectives are met; and to, along with Company leadership, create a culture of compliance within the organization. The Director, together with the Chief Compliance Officer and the Corporate Compliance Committee and Audit and Compliance Committee of the Board, is authorized to implement all necessary actions to ensure achievement of the objectives of an effective compliance program. 

 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job Duties

• Develops, initiates, maintains, and revises policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent, detect, and correct illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
• Develops and routinely reviews and updates, as necessary, the Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing compliance guidance to management and employees.
• Acts as an independent revi