Interim Healthcare Investigations & Compliance Specialist

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group is seeking a self-driven Interim Investigations & Compliance Specialist for a technology-focused client’s legal department.

Our client is seeking an interim Healthcare Paralegal or Investigation Professional to join a cross-functional team in the healthcare space. This assignment is for an initial 3+ month period, with a goal of permanent placement. The role is anticipated to be full-time, with a minimum of 32 to 40 hours per week and some periods of overtime possible.

Experience: 3 to 5+ years preferred; exceptional candidates with 2+ years considered

Location: Hybrid - Columbia, MD

• Serve as a primary legal resource when state offices report incidents involving patient care, staff conduct, or compliance concerns.
• Identify legal, regulatory, and risk-management issues related to home health operations, including impaired staff, neglect, or clinical concerns.
• Provide practical guidance to internal teams on how to appropriately handle reported issues.

• Support and coordinate internal investigations, including fact gathering, documentation review, and interaction with investigators.
• Work closely with Compliance, Human Resources, Operations, and Employee Relations Advisors to ensure consistent and compliant responses.
• Assist with matters involving PHI, HIPAA, and healthcare privacy obligations.

• Perform file clean-up and organization, ensuring accuracy and completeness of legal and investigative records.
• Progressively assume responsibility for an assigned caseload following training.
• Apply foundational paralegal skills to healthcare-related matters, including personal injury, workers’ compensation, and clinical familiarity.
• Provide functional guidance and support to a team of six healthcare paralegals.
• Foster a collaborative, communicative, and solutions-oriented team environment.
• Serve as a reliable liaison between the Legal Department and operational leadership.

• Complete comprehensive six-week training program designed to provide:
• Exposure to client’s home health model and clinical environment
• Instruction on internal investigation protocols
• Education on healthcare compliance, privacy, and reporting obligations

• 2+ years of experience as a paralegal (with certificate), or commensurate experience conducting investigations in a similar capacity.
• Familiarity with investigations involving employee conduct, neglect, impairment, or patient care incidents (healthcare experience preferred, but not required; employment/compliance also acceptable).
• Ability to manage investigation files, timelines, documentation, and evidence in an organized, defensible manner.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage complex workloads, and prioritize competing deadlines.

Pay rate: $38-$50

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly to Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration. Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.