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Ethics and compliance roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field like law, business, or regulatory affairs. Employers in financial services, healthcare, and tech regularly sponsor these roles, and the annual H-1B cap applies unless you're at a cap-exempt institution.
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Get Access To All JobsFacility Kindred Hospital Indianapolis North
Req ID 555774
Post Date 06/01/2026
Category Compliance
Description
Kindred Hospital Indianapolis North is a 45-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located within American National University community.
Job Summary
Responsible for planning and implementing the performance improvement program to meet the needs of the hospital. Provides education to medical staff, hospital staff, and the Governing Body. Facilitates performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities throughout the hospital. Acts as a resource to the administrative team, department managers, and medical staff. Performs clinical risk management functions and assists department managers with preparation for medical staff committees. Maintains oversight responsibility for all regulatory body surveys, including The Joint Commission (TJC), State Licensing Reviews, and CMS Validation surveys. Serves as the Facility Ethics & Compliance Officer.
Essential Functions
- Plans, implements, and oversees the hospital-wide performance improvement program to meet organizational goals.
- Facilitates performance improvement and CQI activities through collaboration with clinical leadership, department managers, ancillary services, the administrative team, and the Governing Body.
- Maintains awareness of regulatory changes and ensures alignment with current accreditation standards and best practices.
- Oversees preparation for regulatory surveys and audits; educates departments to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
- Uses database systems to document occurrences, medical staff review activities, and committee actions, and prepares reports for leadership and committees.
- Communicates effectively with physicians, staff, CCO, and administrative leadership regarding quality and compliance initiatives.
- Collaborates across departments to support patient care improvement and organizational performance initiatives.
- Participates in risk management and patient safety activities.
- Provides support to medical staff officers, committee chairs, and the Governing Body as needed.
- Serves as primary liaison to the Regional Compliance Director and acts as the main point of contact for compliance-related questions or concerns.
- Escalates compliance issues appropriately and participates in regular compliance reviews and discussions.
- Prepares and submits quarterly compliance reports to facility leadership and the Regional Compliance Director.
- Ensures CMS, NHSN, and other quality reporting requirements are accurate, complete, and submitted timely.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and related systems.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
- Understanding of accreditation standards and performance improvement methodologies.
- Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and time management skills.
- Ability to work under stress and respond effectively in urgent situations.
- Ability to travel as required.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare-related field (required)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)
Licenses/Certifications
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of practice, Upon Hire (preferred)
- CPHQ - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality Upon Hire (preferred)
Experience
- 3+ years of experience in Quality and/or Risk Management in a hospital setting (required)
Facility Kindred Hospital Indianapolis North
Req ID 555774
Post Date 06/01/2026
Category Compliance
Description
Kindred Hospital Indianapolis North is a 45-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located within American National University community.
Job Summary
Responsible for planning and implementing the performance improvement program to meet the needs of the hospital. Provides education to medical staff, hospital staff, and the Governing Body. Facilitates performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities throughout the hospital. Acts as a resource to the administrative team, department managers, and medical staff. Performs clinical risk management functions and assists department managers with preparation for medical staff committees. Maintains oversight responsibility for all regulatory body surveys, including The Joint Commission (TJC), State Licensing Reviews, and CMS Validation surveys. Serves as the Facility Ethics & Compliance Officer.
Essential Functions
- Plans, implements, and oversees the hospital-wide performance improvement program to meet organizational goals.
- Facilitates performance improvement and CQI activities through collaboration with clinical leadership, department managers, ancillary services, the administrative team, and the Governing Body.
- Maintains awareness of regulatory changes and ensures alignment with current accreditation standards and best practices.
- Oversees preparation for regulatory surveys and audits; educates departments to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
- Uses database systems to document occurrences, medical staff review activities, and committee actions, and prepares reports for leadership and committees.
- Communicates effectively with physicians, staff, CCO, and administrative leadership regarding quality and compliance initiatives.
- Collaborates across departments to support patient care improvement and organizational performance initiatives.
- Participates in risk management and patient safety activities.
- Provides support to medical staff officers, committee chairs, and the Governing Body as needed.
- Serves as primary liaison to the Regional Compliance Director and acts as the main point of contact for compliance-related questions or concerns.
- Escalates compliance issues appropriately and participates in regular compliance reviews and discussions.
- Prepares and submits quarterly compliance reports to facility leadership and the Regional Compliance Director.
- Ensures CMS, NHSN, and other quality reporting requirements are accurate, complete, and submitted timely.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and related systems.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
- Understanding of accreditation standards and performance improvement methodologies.
- Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and time management skills.
- Ability to work under stress and respond effectively in urgent situations.
- Ability to travel as required.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare-related field (required)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)
Licenses/Certifications
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of practice, Upon Hire (preferred)
- CPHQ - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality Upon Hire (preferred)
Experience
- 3+ years of experience in Quality and/or Risk Management in a hospital setting (required)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Ethics And Compliance
Map your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to compliance work. A degree in law, accounting, or regulatory affairs creates a clean match. A general business degree may require additional documentation showing the theoretical connection to ethics and compliance functions.
Target industries with active LCA filings
Financial services, healthcare, and pharmaceutical companies file the most LCAs for compliance roles because regulatory pressure is highest there. Filter your search to these sectors before reaching out, since their HR teams are already familiar with H-1B sponsorship procedures.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your compliance role and location. Look up your specific SOC code using the OFLC Wage Search before any offer conversation so you can negotiate from an informed baseline.
Find H-1B sponsors using Migrate Mate
Search ethics and compliance roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have verified H-1B filing history in this function. That filing history signals the employer already understands the LCA and I-129 process for compliance job titles specifically.
Confirm specialty occupation documentation early
USCIS scrutinizes compliance roles because job duties can vary widely across industries. Ask the employer to document why the position requires a specific bachelor's degree field, not just any degree. Get this language into the job description before the I-129 is filed.
Time your lottery registration around offer timing
H-1B cap registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you receive a compliance offer after selection closes, ask whether the employer qualifies as cap-exempt or can support an O-1 visa as a bridge while you wait for the next registration cycle.
H-1B Visa Ethics And Compliance: Frequently Asked Questions
Do ethics and compliance roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as law, regulatory affairs, finance, or business. USCIS evaluates both the role's duties and the degree requirement. Compliance analyst and compliance officer titles with defined regulatory functions generally meet the specialty occupation standard, but vague job descriptions increase the risk of an RFE.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for compliance roles?
Banks, insurance companies, pharmaceutical firms, and large healthcare systems are the most consistent sponsors because they operate under heavy regulatory oversight and maintain dedicated compliance departments. You can identify employers with active H-1B filing history in compliance functions by searching on Migrate Mate, which surfaces verified LCA data for these job titles.
What happens to my H-1B status if my compliance role is reclassified or restructured?
A material change in your job duties, title, or work location requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. If the restructured role no longer qualifies as a specialty occupation, your status could be jeopardized. Review any internal reorganization with your employer's immigration counsel before accepting a new reporting structure or scope of work.
Can I count compliance certifications toward my specialty occupation qualification?
USCIS focuses primarily on academic credentials, not professional certifications like CCEP or CRCM. However, certifications can strengthen the record when combined with a relevant degree. If your degree field is adjacent rather than directly related, compliance certifications and a detailed experience record can support the employer's position in a request for evidence response.
How does the prevailing wage requirement apply to ethics and compliance positions?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific compliance SOC code, job level, and work location before USCIS approves the H-1B petition. The wage floor is tied to the LCA, which must be certified by the DOL before the I-129 petition is filed. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the Level 1 through Level 4 wage bands for your role and geography.