HealthOp Solutions
Now Hiring: Director of Population Health
Location:
Scottsdale, Arizona
Schedule:
Regular Working Hours (Monday–Friday)
Compensation:
$125,000 – $145,000 annually (DOE)
About the Organization A growing Arizona-based medical group with over 30 care locations and more than 130 providers is seeking a
Director of Population Health
to support its statewide patient base of 200,000+. The organization is committed to helping communities “Live Better, Live Longer” through personalized, prevention-focused healthcare.
Position Summary The
Director of Population Health
(also functioning as the Director of Value-Based Care) is responsible for leading strategic initiatives that strengthen patient outcomes, improve care coordination, and advance performance across value-based contracts. This leader oversees three key operational divisions:
Risk Stratification
Quality Gap Closure
Population Health Management
The Director is accountable for operational integration, performance improvement, and strategic execution across all assigned populations and value-based arrangements. Success in this role requires close alignment with clinical leadership, data analytics teams, and executive stakeholders to drive measurable quality and financial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the organization’s value-based care strategy across all risk-bearing contracts and population health programs.
Ensure value-based initiatives meet targeted financial and quality performance goals.
Provide regular updates to executive leadership, including the CMO and CEO, to inform decisions and drive clinical quality improvement.
Oversee high-risk patient management, transitions of care, and care coordination workflows to support optimal outcomes.
Integrate clinical quality operations, analytics, and technology platforms to enhance program effectiveness.
Review and adjust program strategies to meet evolving payer requirements and organizational financial goals.
Collaborate with operations, marketing, business development, and payer partners to support membership growth and attribution strategies.
Build and maintain strong external relationships with payers, provider networks, and specialty groups to advance shared value-based goals.
Lead and develop a high-performing value-based care team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and ongoing professional development.
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of value-based contract terms, HEDIS measures, HCC coding, risk-adjustment methodologies, incentive frameworks, and payer portal functionalities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, ideally 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.
Experience overseeing a P&L or managing large‑scale initiatives or departmental budgets.
Proficiency with electronic medical records, healthcare data, analytics, and reporting systems.
Why Join Our Team?
Significant growth and advancement opportunities
Leadership support and mentorship
Resources to promote career development
Positive and team‑oriented work environment
Employee engagement activities and events
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid holidays
Supportive, collaborative organizational culture
If you meet all of our criteria and would like to be considered, please apply with your most updated Resume/CV. Cover letter and references are preferred but optional. We look forward to meeting you!
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Location:
Scottsdale, Arizona
Schedule:
Regular Working Hours (Monday–Friday)
Compensation:
$125,000 – $145,000 annually (DOE)
About the Organization A growing Arizona-based medical group with over 30 care locations and more than 130 providers is seeking a
Director of Population Health
to support its statewide patient base of 200,000+. The organization is committed to helping communities “Live Better, Live Longer” through personalized, prevention-focused healthcare.
Position Summary The
Director of Population Health
(also functioning as the Director of Value-Based Care) is responsible for leading strategic initiatives that strengthen patient outcomes, improve care coordination, and advance performance across value-based contracts. This leader oversees three key operational divisions:
Risk Stratification
Quality Gap Closure
Population Health Management
The Director is accountable for operational integration, performance improvement, and strategic execution across all assigned populations and value-based arrangements. Success in this role requires close alignment with clinical leadership, data analytics teams, and executive stakeholders to drive measurable quality and financial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the organization’s value-based care strategy across all risk-bearing contracts and population health programs.
Ensure value-based initiatives meet targeted financial and quality performance goals.
Provide regular updates to executive leadership, including the CMO and CEO, to inform decisions and drive clinical quality improvement.
Oversee high-risk patient management, transitions of care, and care coordination workflows to support optimal outcomes.
Integrate clinical quality operations, analytics, and technology platforms to enhance program effectiveness.
Review and adjust program strategies to meet evolving payer requirements and organizational financial goals.
Collaborate with operations, marketing, business development, and payer partners to support membership growth and attribution strategies.
Build and maintain strong external relationships with payers, provider networks, and specialty groups to advance shared value-based goals.
Lead and develop a high-performing value-based care team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and ongoing professional development.
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of value-based contract terms, HEDIS measures, HCC coding, risk-adjustment methodologies, incentive frameworks, and payer portal functionalities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, ideally 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.
Experience overseeing a P&L or managing large‑scale initiatives or departmental budgets.
Proficiency with electronic medical records, healthcare data, analytics, and reporting systems.
Why Join Our Team?
Significant growth and advancement opportunities
Leadership support and mentorship
Resources to promote career development
Positive and team‑oriented work environment
Employee engagement activities and events
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid holidays
Supportive, collaborative organizational culture
If you meet all of our criteria and would like to be considered, please apply with your most updated Resume/CV. Cover letter and references are preferred but optional. We look forward to meeting you!
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