Director of Compliance

Sword Health is on a mission to free two billion people from pain. 

With 67% of members achieving a pain-free life and a 70% reduction in surgery intent, at Sword, we are using AI Care to change lives, and save millions for our 25,000+ enterprise clients across three continents. Today, we hold the majority of industry patents, win 70% of competitive evaluations, and have raised more than $400 million from top venture firms like Founders Fund, Sapphire Ventures, General Catalyst, and Khosla Ventures.

Recognized as a Forbes Best Startup Employer in 2025, this award highlights our focus on being a destination for the best and brightest  talent. Not only have we experienced unprecedented growth since our market debut in 2020,  but we’ve also created a remarkable mission and value-driven environment that is loved by our growing team. With a recent valuation of $4 billion, we are in a phase of hyper growth and expansion, and we’re looking for individuals with passion, commitment, and energy to help us scale our global impact. 

Joining Sword means committing to a set of core values, chief amongst them to “do it for the patients” every day, and to always “deliver more than expected” on behalf of our members and clients.

This is an opportunity for you to make a significant difference on a massive scale as you work alongside 1000+ (and growing!) talented colleagues, spanning three continents. Your charge? To help us build a pain-free world, powered by AI, enhanced by people — accessible to all.

Overview:

As the Senior Compliance Manager at Sword, you will lead the development and oversight of compliance programs to ensure adherence to federal, and state regulations and guidelines. This includes both internal operations and external compliance across contracted and affiliated provider entities. You will manage monitoring, auditing, and risk mitigation efforts, while serving as a subject matter expert and promoting a culture of ethics and regulatory compliance across the organization and its provider network.

• Develop and Implement Compliance Programs: Design and manage compliance programs encompassing applicable regulatory and other contractual requirements.
• Regulatory Monitoring and Analysis: Stay up-to-date on changes in applicable federal and state regulations, guidance, and other relevant policies.
• Policy Development and Enforcement: Work closely with various internal departments to draft, review, and implement compliance policies, procedures, and standards of conduct, ensuring they align with regulatory requirements and organizational values.
• Compliance Audits and Risk Assessments: Conduct regular internal audits, risk assessments, and monitoring activities to identify potential areas of non-compliance, evaluate effectiveness of controls, and implement corrective actions.
• Training and Education: Develop and deliver training programs on compliance topics to employees, leadership, and third-party vendors, fostering awareness and understanding of obligations.
• Investigate and Report Non-Compliance: Manage and investigate reported incidents of non-compliance and potential Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA), coordinating with relevant teams to implement corrective actions and ensure timely reporting to regulatory agencies.
• Maintain Documentation: Establish and maintain comprehensive documentation and record-keeping systems related to compliance activities, audits, policies, training, and corrective actions.

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, law, business administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience (typically 8+ years) in compliance.
• Familiarity with other relevant healthcare laws and regulations such as HIPAA, Anti-kickback statute, and Stark Law.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Relevant certifications such as Certified Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified in Healthcare Privacy (CHCP), Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC).
• Experience in a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) environment or similar healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of Medicare regulations, CMS compliance program requirements (7 Core Elements), and guidelines.
• Government compliance experience is a plus.

US - Sword Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance*

• Life and AD&D Insurance*

• Financial advisory services*

• Supplemental Insurance Benefits (Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness)*

• Health Savings Account*

• Equity shares*

• Discretionary PTO plan*

• Parental leave*

• 401(k)

• Flexible working hours

• Remote-first company

• Paid company holidays

• Free digital therapist for you and your family

*Eligibility: Full-time employees regularly working 25+ hours per week

Note: Applicants must have a legal right to work in the United States, and immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided.

SWORD Health, which includes SWORD Health, Inc. and Sword Health Professionals (consisting of Sword Health Care Providers, P.A., SWORD Health Care Providers of NJ, P.C., SWORD Health Care Physical Therapy Providers of CA, P.C.*) complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Color, Citizenship, Gender, Gender expression, Gender identity, Gender information, Marital status, Medical condition, National origin, Physical or mental disability, Pregnancy, Race, Religion, Caste, Sexual orientation, and Veteran status.