Vice President, Care Management Partnerships

Vice President, Care Management PartnershipsEssen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state's most vulnerable and underserved residents.Founded in 1999, we've grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women's health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.We're looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team.

Whether you're a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there's a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.Job SummaryPosition Title: Vice President, Care Management PartnershipsPosition Overview: The Vice President, Care Management Partnerships will lead the development and management of Essen Health Care's Care Management Agency partnership strategy across New York. This executive role drives growth through strategic partnerships with primary care practices while ensuring operational excellence and financial performance.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic healthcare leader who combines business development expertise with deep operational knowledge to expand our care management footprint and deliver value to our partner networkResponsibilitiesPartnership DevelopmentIdentify and establish strategic partnerships with primary care practices across New York to expand our care management networkNegotiate and execute partnership agreements that align with organizational goals and ensure mutual benefitBuild and maintain strong, long-term relationships with partner practices through regular engagement and supportDevelop partner recruitment strategies and maintain a robust growth pipeline to achieve expansion targetsOperational ManagementOversee care management operations across the entire partner network, ensuring consistent service delivery and quality standardsEnsure regulatory compliance and adherence to quality standards across all partnership operationsDevelop scalable processes for partner onboarding, training, and ongoing supportMonitor operational performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiativesFinancial OversightAchieve revenue and profitability targets for the care management partnership portfolioMonitor financial performance across all partnerships and identify opportunities for optimizationDevelop and implement pricing strategies and cost management approachesProvide regular business performance reporting to executive leadership and stakeholdersTeam LeadershipBuild, develop, and lead a high-performing cross-functional teamFoster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvementCollaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across clinical, finance, compliance, and other departmentsQualificationsRequired Qualifications7+ years of progressive healthcare operations experience in care management or value-based care environmentsProven track record in business development and partnership management within the healthcare industryStrong understanding of NYS Medicaid managed care and care management regulationsDemonstrated P&L management experience with accountability for financial performanceExcellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skillsMaster's degree in Business Administration (MBA) strongly preferredPreferred Qualifications:Deep knowledge of the NYC/Bronx healthcare market and provider landscapeExperience structuring and managing healthcare management services agreementsBackground in successfully scaling multi-site healthcare operationsEqual Opportunity EmployerESSEN HEALTH CARE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEREssen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.