Overview

Regional Vice-President of Network & Payor Relations - Indiana

Remote Role for Indiana- Can be based out of Chicago, IL

NOVA MEDICAL CENTERS, one of the nation’s top occupational medicine providers, operates in multiple states throughout the country. Nova continues to adapt and evolve to meet the needs of employers and payors in the ever-changing area of occupational healthcare. Our commitment and dedication to our patients, customers and employees has allowed Nova to become the nation’s largest 100% pure worker’s compensation provider.

We achieve our success by providing exceptional turnkey services for the health and wellness of America’s workforce and by delivering unparalleled cost savings to employers and payors. These services include minor emergencies, injury care, pre-employment services, drug screens, physical therapy, online reporting, and an expanded complement of occupational health services.

With the growing demand of our services and expansion of medical centers, we are seeking to add a Regional Vice-President, Network & Payor Relations who has a proven track record in outside sales and account management in the worker’s compensation managed care industry. This person must possess the ability and skillset to promote service-line benefits, educate and influence network/payor relationships and expand our third-party contacts within the industry.

Responsibilities

• Foster deep relationships/partnerships with key network/payor and critical third party decision makers. 
• Maintain ongoing relationships with networks/payors while identifying new contacts to expand and enhance existing relationships. 
• Partner with and participate in business development efforts and evaluation of expansion feasibility including proactive payor discussions
• Assist leadership in developing overall network/payor strategy in new and emerging markets in the Region.
• Work professionally and collaboratively, as the network/payor expert, to promote Nova Medical Centers' service offerings in the Region.
• Provides network/payor support to sales and marketing.
• Takes lead in coordinating resolution of network/payor issues.
• Maintains up-to-date competitive information, including: network participation, network reimbursement, provider incentive arrangements, medical and utilization management practices, technology and electronic communication methods used.
• Knowledge and understanding of managed care policies and practices that meet local, state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Establish strong and supportive working relationships with other Nova departments/divisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience: 

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of full-time experience in workers compensation managed care industry.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Should have relationships with carriers, TPAs, and brokers in workers’ compensation industry.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Workers’ Compensation laws and regulations as well as managed care practices
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Leadership/management/motivational skills.
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience in successful conflict resolution and relationship management
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of team