What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Population Health position at HealthOp Solutions?
Now Hiring: Director of Population Health
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Schedule: Regular Working Hours (Monday–Friday)
Compensation: $125,000 – $145,000 annually (DOE)
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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:
Key Responsibilities:
If you are ready to step into a leadership role and contribute to the success of our Scottsdale-based team, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume or CV for confidential consideration. Cover letters are welcome but not required.
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Requirements:
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
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.
- 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.
- 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 are ready to step into a leadership role and contribute to the success of our Scottsdale-based team, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume or CV for confidential consideration. Cover letters are welcome but not required.
21001
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required
- 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.
Salary : $125,000 - $145,000