Vice President of Contracting and Network Strategy

Essen 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.

• →This includes planning for network expansion, evaluating network adequacy, and developing strategies to address specific needs or challenges.
• →Develop and execute strategies that support the organization’s outpatient growth, cost-efficiency, and care delivery goals.
• →Align contracting and network strategy with broader organizational priorities such as value-based care, health equity, and risk-based payment models.

• Negotiate contracts with various types of providers (hospitals, physician groups, etc.), ensuring favorable terms and compliance with regulations.
• Manage and renew existing contracts, focusing on reimbursement models that support outpatient care, quality outcomes, and population health.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations affecting contracts,

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with providers, addressing concerns and ensuring their satisfaction with the network.
• Build, expand, and maintain a high-performing outpatient provider network.

• Analyze the network to ensure it meets the needs of members and aligns with regulatory requirements.

• Analyze market trends, competitor networks, utilization data, and reimbursement patterns to inform strategy.

• Use data-driven insights to improve provider performance and patient access.

• Work with providers to develop and implement value-based payment models that align with the organization's goals.

• Manage the entire contracting process, from outreach and recruitment to contract initiation, amendment, and termination.

• Work collaboratively with credentialing, provider data management, and other relevant departments to ensure smooth operations.

• Keep informed about current trends in contracting and network management to ensure the organization remains competitive and compliant.

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of Provider Relations policies and procedures
• 8+ years of experience in the healthcare or managed care industry.
• Strong negotiaion and communication skills
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements
• Understanding of value-based payment models
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions
• Required to lead and manage a team of contracting professionals and other related staff.
• Ability to function effectively within an ever-changing environment to meet deadlines and reprioritize as necessary
• Work requires a professional level of knowledge in health care administration, finance and clinical operations

Salary: $200,000-$250,000

Essen 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.