Hospital Director of Compliance and Privacy Officer Senior Role

—ignite a mission-driven career in a high-performing Southern California hospital where innovation, integrity, and patient-centered care power every decision 🚀. The Hospital Director of Compliance and Privacy Officer will elevate an award-winning compliance culture while leading privacy excellence that safeguards patients and strengthens trust.

The Hospital Director of Compliance and Privacy Officer will join a respected, accredited acute care organization recognized for patient safety achievements, cutting-edge digital transformation, and strong community partnerships. The Hospital Director of Compliance and Privacy Officer will benefit from advanced analytics, a modern enterprise EHR, AI-enabled auditing tools, robust cybersecurity investments, and a culture that has earned quality accolades, national recognitions, and philanthropic support that fuels growth and innovation.

The Hospital Director of Compliance and Privacy Officer will report to senior executive leadership with direct visibility to the Board and its Compliance Committee, supported by legal counsel, risk management, internal audit, IT security, and a dedicated privacy/compliance team. The Hospital Director of Compliance and Privacy Officer will collaborate with friendly nurses, compassionate clinicians, and a diverse healthcare professional team to champion an effective compliance program that drives ethical decision-making, patient privacy, and operational excellence across the hospital and ambulatory network.

The Hospital Director of Compliance and Privacy Officer will lead enterprise compliance planning, risk assessments, and work plans aligned with CMS Conditions of Participation, The Joint Commission standards, OIG guidance, HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, and state regulations including CPRA/CCPA. The Hospital Director of Compliance and Privacy Officer will direct investigations, incident response and breach notification, policy management, workforce education, hotline oversight, internal auditing/monitoring, business associate governance, data-sharing agreements, and performance metrics that demonstrate program effectiveness.

The Hospital Director of Compliance and Privacy Officer will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership during regulatory surveys, corrective action planning, and OCR or state inquiries while advancing a just culture that promotes transparency and non-retaliation. The Hospital Director of Compliance and Privacy Officer will partner with nursing leadership, medical staff, revenue cycle, case management, HIM, and information security to reduce enterprise risk, optimize documentation integrity, and protect PHI while supporting quality, patient safety, and population health strategies.

The Hospital Director of Compliance and Privacy Officer will enjoy Southern California living with easy access to beaches, mountains, and desert escapes—perfect for hiking, surfing, cycling, golf, and year-round outdoor recreation under abundant sunshine ☀️. The Hospital Director of Compliance and Privacy Officer will savor iconic regional attractions, live music and arts venues, film and cultural festivals, farmer’s markets, and a thriving culinary scene from coastal seafood to world-class tacos, ramen, and farm-to-table dining—all complemented by a dynamic lifestyle, top schools, and convenient regional travel.

The Hospital Director of Compliance and Privacy Officer will receive a competitive compensation package with a base salary up to $210,000, plus a full suite of health and retirement benefits, generous paid time off, professional development support, and potential relocation assistance. The Hospital Director of Compliance and Privacy Officer can start a confidential conversation today—connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter to learn more about this Hospital Director of Compliance and Privacy Officer opportunity and elevate an impactful healthcare compliance and privacy career in Southern California.