Director of Population Health
$125,000–$145,000 year
On-siteScottsdale, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Lead the organization's value-based care strategy across all risk-bearing contracts and population health programs to ensure initiatives meet targeted financial and quality performance goals. Oversee high-risk patient management, transitions of care, and care coordination workflows while integrating clinical quality operations, analytics, and technology platforms to enhance program effectiveness. Provide regular updates to executive leadership, including the CMO and CEO, to inform decisions and drive clinical quality improvement. Build and maintain strong external relationships with payers, provider networks, and specialty groups to advance shared value-based goals. Review and adjust program strategies to meet evolving payer requirements and organizational financial goals. Lead and develop a high-performing value-based care team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and ongoing professional development.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field
- 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare
- Experience overseeing a P&L or managing large-scale initiatives or departmental budgets
- Proficiency with electronic medical records, healthcare data, analytics, and reporting systems
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
- Experience involving value-based care or accountable care organizations
- Demonstrated success leading Population Health and Value-Based Care initiatives within physician practice or multi-site healthcare settings
- Strong leadership and influence skills with the ability to work effectively across organizational levels
- Deep understanding of healthcare regulations, reimbursement models, and industry trends
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