Rural Healthcare Consultant, Regional Liaison

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Idaho, +7 more states.

📋 Description

• Cultivate and manage relationships with stakeholders relevant to rural areas, including healthcare providers, community organizations, and both state and federal agencies.

• Travel to client and stakeholder sites, as well as pertinent regional events, to assess community needs and nurture relationships.

• Identify resources to develop or deploy based on firsthand insights gathered in the field.

• Gain a solid understanding of CMS Rural Emergency Hospital Conditions of Participation and other hospital licensing requirements.

• Assist in the creation of educational materials and resources.

• Build leadership connections and facilitate communication with governance bodies, communities, and stakeholders.

• Inform stakeholders, communities, state offices of rural health, and other relevant entities about the services and programs provided by RHRC.

• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and RHRC to ascertain technical assistance needs.

• Work alongside Program Directors and project teams to deliver technical assistance.

• Supervise technical assistance initiatives within the region.

• Participate in virtual meetings with clients, stakeholders, and RHRC teams.

• Identify potential partners and service providers in the region.

• Represent RHRC at relevant events by managing exhibit booths, attending sessions, and giving public presentations.

• Develop relationships with State Offices of Rural Health and Flex coordinators.

• Provide insights into regional technical assistance and resource needs.

• Support RHRC program activities and perform any other assigned tasks.

• Report to the Regional Liaison Supervisor.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience as a healthcare leader at the Director level or higher.

• Strong understanding of healthcare, with a preferred familiarity with rural health issues and the specific financial and operational challenges faced by rural hospitals.

• Advanced knowledge of hospital operations, including financial statement analysis, regulatory requirements, and strategic opportunities for improvement.

• General knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation for hospital licensing (CAH, PPS, REH, etc.).

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.

• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Awareness of innovative healthcare solutions.

• Ability to quickly learn and assimilate new concepts.

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate a positive work culture.

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

• Experience working in a remote setting.

• Competence in Microsoft Office applications.

• Reliable internet connection.

• Willingness to travel as needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time, exempt position.

• 37.5-hour workweek.

• Option for remote work.

• Opportunity to travel to client locations and relevant events.

• Panel-based interview process.