Ethics & Compliance Training and Communications Specialist

Ethics & Compliance Training and Communications Specialist

Encompass Health is the leader in inpatient rehabilitation. We collaborate to provide high-quality, compassionate, individualized care for our patients as they progress through rehabilitation.

The Ethics & Compliance Training and Communications Specialist works with Ethics & Compliance department leaders, Human Resources, Marketing and Communications, and others to administer the mandatory Ethics & Compliance training and education program. The incumbent develops, implements, refines, and monitors completion and effectiveness of ethics and compliance training modules and projects; develops and launches awareness campaigns; oversees the quarterly ethics & compliance newsletter;

and ensures the accuracy and availability of compliance collateral such as notices, posters, brochures, and placards.

• Designs and implements ethics, business conduct, and compliance training and development programs focusing on code of conduct, fraud waste and abuse laws, misconduct and harassment, conflict of interest, and other relevant compliance matters.
• Interfaces with ethics & compliance leaders and multiple functional groups outside the department to ensure curriculum content and methods meet legal, regulatory, and corporate objectives.
• Drives a holistic ethics, training, and communications approach using adult learning principles to engage the workforce.
• Delivers a training and communications plan including messaging, positioning, and tactical plans.
• Analyzes internal data (e.g., compliance hotline, exit surveys, audit findings) to identify and prioritize key training themes and develop tailored education modules as needed.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts to create content, publish newsletters and training packages, survey and analyze feedback, and adjust plans as needed.
• Monitors training and communication effectiveness to refine strategy and deliverables to achieve business results.
• Distills complex information into succinct, easy-to-understand content.
• Keeps abreast of developments in ethics and compliance training, related technologies, and healthcare regulations.
• Develops compliance communications and awareness campaigns to drive a culture of integrity and mitigate risks.
• Designs, develops, and maintains training curriculums and creates online and instructor-led Ethics & Compliance training content.
• Serves as the Ethics & Compliance Department’s Learning Management System administrator and subject matter expert.
• Monitors completion of mandatory training and maintains records, providing reports to compliance managers as requested.
• Oversees publishing of the quarterly ethics & compliance newsletter, including content development, collaboration with marketing and communications, publication timing, readership monitoring, and strategy refinement.
• Reports questionable situations, concerns, or harassment promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Compliance Officer or Deputy Chief Compliance Officer.
• This position must sit at the Home Office in Birmingham, AL.

• Certification in Healthcare Compliance or other applicable professional certification preferred

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (preferably in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, organizational development, compliance, or a related field). Advanced degree a plus.
• Minimum of six (6) years of professional experience in training and/or communications.
• Relevant experience in healthcare compliance communications and training highly preferred.
• Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms, intranet, and email systems.
• Experience producing newsletters, email campaigns, and educational events.
• Strong project management and change management skills.
• Experience developing training content using instructional design principles.
• Experience with learning management systems and administration.
• Familiarity with software used for computer-based training, videoconferencing, document management, and web platform development.

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A collaborative culture dedicated to patient care.