Benefits:
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Home office stipend
Paid time off
Training & development
Job Title: ACO Practice Consultant
Location: Greater Citrus, Marion, Hernando and Lake Counties, Florida
Employment Type: Independent Contractor
Reports to: CEO and President
Base Compensation: $60,000-90,000 per year paid monthly commensurate with experience
Benefits Stipend: $12,000 per year paid monthly
Bonus: Up to $50,000 per year paid annually
Total Compensation: $122,000 – 152,000 per year
Our high-performing Executive Management Team is seeking a driven, personable and growth-oriented ACO Practice Consultant (“Consultant”) to support the operations of our top-ranked Accountable Care Organizations (“ACOs”). For over a decade, our ACOs have consistently ranked among the highest-performing in the nation and regularly achieve the highest savings rate. The Consultant reports to the CEO and President and will work directly with physician practices to implement, monitor and enhance ACO programs. This role requires an energetic, natural connector who enjoys meeting people, building strong relationships and thriving on enabling primary care physicians to excel in the ACO Program and value-based healthcare.
Key Responsibilities:
Physician Practice Engagement
Build strong relationships with ACO physicians and practice staff
Serve as the trusted and knowledgeable ACO contact for participating practices
Develop and strengthen relationships with each practice’s “ACO Superstar”
Execute on strategic and tactical directives from the CEO and President
Actively drive ACO initiatives that directly result in shared savings, improved healthcare quality and/or increased beneficiary satisfaction
ACO Program Deployment:
Implement and support the ACO programs with a focus on consistency, performance improvement and compliance
Assist in the design and launch of new ACO initiatives that improve care outcomes and lower the total cost of care
Monitor and respond to Key Performance Indicator (“KPI”) trends to improve ACO and practice-level performance
Ensure ACO physicians practices have the proper training, tools and access to ACO analytics
Track ACO program deployment status and adjust priorities to meet milestones
Escalate concerns and issues to the Executive Team
ACO Relationship & Network Management:
Build and maintain relationships with hospitals and post-acute care providers
Develop and strengthen relationships case management and discharge teams at hospitals and post-acute care facilities to support continuity of care
Facilitate beneficiary transitions of care and monitor Health Information Exchange (“HIE”) alerts
Assist in the onboarding and transformation efforts for new physician practices
Sponsorship & Budget Management:
Promote and grow the ACO sponsorship program, which supports ACO engagement and strategic initiatives.
Identify and cultivate potential sponsors and explore ways to improve the ACO Sponsorship Program
Engage current sponsors and work to enhance their participation in the ACO Sponsorship program
Project Management:
Plan, track and complete multiple projects across ACO practices
Track project milestones and facilitate completion
Identify any risks and resolve them or escalate to the Executive Team
Coordinate with the Executive Team to ensure clear communication and successful project completion
Data-Driven Performance Monitoring:
Use data to identify high-opportunity areas and emerging trends for ACO cost savings and quality improvement.
Regularly monitor ACO Physician KPI metrics and consult with the Executive Team for guidance that directly improves performance
Provide updates and insights to the CEO and President to support decision-making
Continuous Learning:
Stay informed with developments in CMS programs, value-based care models and national ACO policy trends
Participate in industry conferences, webinars and learning collaboratives to maintain a strong command of regulatory changes and best practices
Apply knowledge to improve ACO and Executive Team performance and enhance readiness for programmatic shifts
Skills and Qualifications:
MBA or RN preferred with prior ACO, clinical or healthcare experience
Reasonable understanding of CMS programs and shared savings models
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; strong command of Microsoft Office
Proficient in data analysis, KPI tracking and performance reporting
Confident public speaker with experience presenting to executives and boards
Proven ability to follow directions and foster physician relationships
Dependable driver; regular in-state travel required
Flexible work from home options available.