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Sound Physicians

Director, ACO Compliance

Provide leadership and oversight for compliance staff, auditors, educators, vendors, and consultants supporting the ACO Compliance Program. * Foster a culture of compliance, ethics, accountability ...

Sound Physicians

Director, ACO Compliance

Nashville, TN · On-site

$110 - $130/hr

Provide leadership and oversight for compliance staff, auditors, educators, vendors, and consultants supporting the ACO Compliance Program. * Foster a culture of compliance, ethics, accountability ...

ACO, Inc.

Inside Sales Representative

Mentor, OH · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Research various lead sources for ACO product opportunities * Identify Architectural/Engineering firms for specific projects and communicate details to the Specification Consultant or Area Sales ...

ACO, Inc.

Inside Sales Representative

Mentor, OH · On-site

... Consultant or Area Sales Manager/National Sales ManagerAssist with technical and specification information for ACO products prior to Purchase Order submissionEnter data from lead sources into ACO ...

ACO, Inc.

Inside Sales Representative

Mentor, OH

$22 - $24/hr

... Consultant or Area Sales Manager/National Sales ManagerAssist with technical and specification information for ACO products prior to Purchase Order submissionEnter data from lead sources into ACO ...

ACO, Inc.

Inside Sales Representative

Mentor, OH

$22 - $24/hr

... Consultant or Area Sales Manager/National Sales ManagerAssist with technical and specification information for ACO products prior to Purchase Order submissionEnter data from lead sources into ACO ...

Deloitte

Health Actuary Consulting Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

... ACO) modeling * 4+ years of experience with risk adjustment mechanisms, group insurance products, mergers and acquisitions, or health care reform involving individual medical, small group, or state ...

Deloitte

Health Actuary Consulting Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

... ACO) modeling * 4+ years of experience with risk adjustment mechanisms, group insurance products, mergers and acquisitions, or health care reform involving individual medical, small group, or state ...

Deloitte

Health Actuary Consulting Manager

Mclean, VA

... ACO) modeling * 4+ years of experience with risk adjustment mechanisms, group insurance products, mergers and acquisitions, or health care reform involving individual medical, small group, or state ...

Deloitte

Health Actuary Consulting Manager

Raleigh, NC · On-site

... ACO) modeling * 4+ years of experience with risk adjustment mechanisms, group insurance products, mergers and acquisitions, or health care reform involving individual medical, small group, or state ...

Deloitte

Health Actuary Consulting Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site

... ACO) modeling * 4+ years of experience with risk adjustment mechanisms, group insurance products, mergers and acquisitions, or health care reform involving individual medical, small group, or state ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for aco consulting in the United States is $96,545.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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ACO consulting refers to advisory services provided to Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), which are groups of doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers who come together voluntarily to give coordinated high-quality care to their Medicare patients. ACO consultants help these organizations navigate regulations, optimize care delivery, improve patient outcomes, and achieve cost savings. They often provide expertise in areas like compliance, data analytics, care coordination, and value-based payment models, enabling ACOs to meet their goals and succeed in a complex healthcare environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ACO consulting professional?

To thrive as an ACO Consultant, you need expertise in healthcare management, data analysis, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a degree in healthcare administration or a related field. Familiarity with population health management tools, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and value-based care reporting platforms is typically required. Exceptional communication, project management, and problem-solving skills set top consultants apart in this role. These competencies are critical for guiding healthcare organizations toward improved patient outcomes and cost efficiencies within complex regulatory environments.

How does an ACO consulting professional typically collaborate with healthcare providers and payers to improve patient outcomes?

ACO Consulting professionals work closely with healthcare providers, payers, and administrators to analyze current care delivery models and identify opportunities for improvement. They facilitate data sharing, coordinate meetings, and guide the implementation of value-based care initiatives. Collaboration often involves cross-functional teams, including physicians, IT specialists, and financial analysts, to ensure that strategies align with both clinical and operational goals. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex regulations into actionable plans that support better patient outcomes and cost efficiency.
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Director, ACO Compliance

Sound Physicians

Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

About Sound
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Nashville, TN, Sound Physicians is a nationally respected, physician-led medical group practicing in 400+ hospitals across 45 states. Our team of 4,000+ clinicians and 1,000+ business professionals across the country is united by one mission: to build exceptional clinical partnerships that unlock quality, affordable, dignified care for everyone - no matter who they are or where they live. With physician-led clinical teams and more than two decades of operational expertise, we've refined what it takes to consistently deliver exceptional care in hospital medicine, emergency medicine, critical care, anesthesia, and telemedicine.
Why join us?
  • A remote-first culture that values flexibility and collaboration
  • Opportunities to grow your career while making a real impact
  • A team that champions inclusivity, innovation, and excellence

Whether working virtually or onsite at one of our practices, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organization shaping the future of healthcare.
Sound Physicians offers a competitive benefits package inclusive of the items below, and more:
  • Medical insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
  • Health care and dependent care flexible spending account
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
  • Self-managed PTO Plan
  • Ten company-paid holidays per year

About the Role
The Director, Compliance - ACO is responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and day-to-day management of the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Compliance Program. This role serves as a key compliance leader, promoting a culture of ethics, integrity, and regulatory compliance across the ACO and affiliated partners. The Director oversees compliance auditing, monitoring, education, investigations, risk assessments, reporting, and corrective action activities while ensuring alignment with applicable federal and state laws, CMS regulations, OIG guidance, value-based care requirements, and organizational policies. The Director partners closely with executive leadership, operations, legal, privacy, information security, coding compliance, and clinical leadership to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor compliance risks. This position serves as a liaison between operational teams and compliance leadership, providing strategic guidance, compliance reporting, governance support, and oversight of enterprise compliance initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership and Compliance Program Oversight:
  • Direct and oversee ACO compliance operations, monitoring activities, audits, investigations, education, and risk mitigation initiatives.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain an effective compliance work plan based on organizational and regulatory risk assessments.
  • Provide leadership and oversight for compliance staff, auditors, educators, vendors, and consultants supporting the ACO Compliance Program.
  • Foster a culture of compliance, ethics, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
  • Support strategic compliance initiatives and organizational priorities as directed by the ACO Compliance Officer.

Compliance Governance and Committee Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate, facilitate, and participate in ACO Compliance Committee meetings and related governance activities.
  • Prepare committee materials, dashboards, reports, risk assessments, corrective action updates, and compliance metrics for leadership review.
  • Present compliance findings, trends, audit results, and emerging regulatory risks to executive leadership and compliance committees.
  • Maintain documentation of committee activities, decisions, follow-up actions, and compliance oversight efforts.
  • Participate in Board, Legal, Operational, and Executive leadership meetings as required.

Strategic Planning and Operational Engagement:
  • Collaborate with operational leadership to integrate compliance considerations into business initiatives, workflows, technology implementations, and strategic projects.
  • Serve as a trusted compliance advisor to clinical, operational, and administrative leaders.
  • Increase compliance visibility and engagement through proactive outreach, education, communication, and partnership with stakeholders.
  • Lead compliance-related meetings and strategic discussions involving regulatory changes, operational risks, and process improvements.
  • Support organizational readiness for regulatory reviews, audits, and accreditation activities.

Audit, Monitoring, and Risk Management:
  • Oversee compliance audits and monitoring activities related to documentation, coding, billing, quality, privacy, fraud, waste, and abuse, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Direct risk-based auditing strategies utilizing internal resources, vendors, analytics, and technology-enabled solutions.
  • Evaluate audit findings, identify systemic risks, and develop corrective action plans in collaboration with operational leaders.
  • Monitor implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions and compliance improvement initiatives.
  • Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Compliance Reporting and Issue Management:
  • Investigate, document, and coordinate resolution of compliance concerns, allegations, and potential violations.
  • Ensure timely escalation of significant compliance risks to the ACO Compliance Officer and appropriate leadership.
  • Track and report compliance issues, corrective actions, investigations, and monitoring activities.
  • Develop executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations communicating compliance performance and risk trends.
  • Maintain appropriate documentation supporting compliance program effectiveness and regulatory requirements.

Education and Training:
  • Oversee development and delivery of compliance education and awareness initiatives.
  • Ensure annual compliance training requirements are met and aligned with regulatory expectations.
  • Provide guidance and education regarding compliance requirements, policies, and emerging risks.
  • Support targeted education resulting from audits, investigations, monitoring activities, and regulatory developments.
  • Develop and oversee the annual ACO Compliance Education Plan, including compliance, regulatory, privacy, fraud, waste, and abuse, coding, documentation, and emerging risk topics.
  • Ensure completion and effectiveness of annual compliance training and targeted education programs based on audit findings, investigations, risk assessments, and regulatory changes.
  • Present compliance education to ACO leadership, committees, boards, physicians, advanced practice providers, and operational stakeholders.
  • Measure and report on compliance education effectiveness, participation, and outcomes as part of the organization's compliance program evaluation process.

Technology and Innovation:
  • Partner with Information Technology, Operations, and Compliance leadership to evaluate and implement technology-enabled compliance solutions.
  • Support utilization of AI-enabled auditing, monitoring, reporting, and compliance management tools.
  • Promote data-driven decision making through advanced analytics, dashboards, and compliance reporting capabilities.

What we are looking for:
A successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of a combination of these values, knowledge, and experience:
Values
  • Trustworthy: Demonstrates a high degree of integrity; keeps confidences; does what they say they will do.
  • Strategic thinker: Demonstrates the ability to look at the big picture and proactively develop a plan of action.
  • Collaborative: Demonstrates the ability to work well with others to accomplish a goal and get the work done; takes opinions of others into consideration; includes others in the decision-making process.
  • Committed: Demonstrates dedication to the job, project, organization, customer/clients and co-workers.
  • Driven: Motivated to succeed and get things done at a high level of achievement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Extensive experience in healthcare compliance, regulatory affairs, auditing, investigations, risk management, coding compliance, or healthcare operations.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing compliance programs, teams, and strategic initiatives.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder engagement, and executive reporting skills.
  • Experience collaborating with executive leadership, compliance committees, legal counsel, operational leaders, and external partners.
  • Experience supporting Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, value-based care, ACOs, risk adjustment, and physician practice compliance programs.
  • Experience presenting to executive leadership, compliance committees, boards, and regulatory stakeholders.
  • Experience conducting risk assessments, investigations, corrective action planning, and compliance monitoring.
  • Experience with compliance technology, audit management systems, data analytics, AI-enabled compliance tools, and reporting platforms preferred.
  • Professional compliance certifications (e.g., CHC, CCEP, CHPC) preferred.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, Health Information Management, Public Health, Compliance, Law, Finance, or a related field required.
  • Master's degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Public Health (MPH), Health Informatics, Compliance, or related field preferred.
  • 7-10 years of progressive healthcare compliance, auditing, coding compliance, revenue integrity, risk management, regulatory affairs, healthcare operations, or related experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing compliance, audit, operational, or regulatory functions.

Salary Range
  • $110,000- 130,000 annually. This position is also eligible for a bonus opportunity. Exact pay will be determined based on candidate experience and geographical location.

Sound Physicians is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the bedside and in our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the position. As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to amendment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Sound Physicians is a leading physician partner to hospitals, health plans, physician groups, and post-acute providers seeking to transform outcomes for acute episodes of care. For 20 years our high-performing and affordable care models have combined physician leadership, clinical process, technology and analytics to consistently improve clinical and financial performance. We are pioneers in value, working together with our partners and community providers to bridge gaps in care, from hospital to home.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Tacoma, WA, US

Year founded

2001

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