Job DescriptionThe
Manager of Population Health reflects the mission, vision, and values of the organization, adheres to the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
In partnership with the Director of Population Health, the Manager is responsible for the management of population health initiatives and teams focused on improving clinical outcomes, reducing health inequities, enhancing patient experience, and improving the continuum of care. The Manager leads interdisciplinary teams and collaborates with corporate functions, medical groups, hospitals, and community partners to advance population health, value-based care, health equity, and proactive care management strategies.
The Manager oversees teams tasked to address care coordination and transitions, chronic disease management, preventive care, care gap closure, and social drivers of health, using best practices and data-driven approaches to optimize outcomes across the continuum.
Responsibilities: - Leadership & Strategy
- Provide leadership to a high-performing interdisciplinary team supporting population health initiatives
- Partner with leadership to develop and execute population health strategies
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive transformation for proactive population health programs and management
- Strategic thinking, data analytics, collaboration, leadership, and health equity focus.
- Data, Analytics & Performance Management
- Use analytics and risk stratification tools
- Monitor KPIs including process, quality, utilization, and cost
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives
- Program Oversight
- Oversee workflows across the continuum
- Recruit, manage and develop team members
- Act as liaison between Population Health and the clinics we serve
- Develops office policies and procedures to enhance operations and outcomes.
QualificationsMinimum Requirements:Education: - Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field
- Minimum 5 years' experience in population health¿or related field
- Management experience¿
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft suite and Epic
Preferred: - Master's degree
- RN or Social Work licensure strongly preferred
- Relevant certifications
- Value-based care experience
- Familiar with AI tools
Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.
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