Associate

Pathstone Partners, LLC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Home Office Reimbursement

Generous PTO

Job summary

Pathstone Partners, LLC is a boutique healthcare strategy and operations consulting firm seeking talented Associates to deliver exceptional results for clients and contribute to our growing firm. The role focuses on supporting client engagements and practice development across healthcare operations.

You will engage with client stakeholders, lead data analysis, and help develop strategic recommendations to improve performance. Travel up to 80% is possible, with relocation to Chicago, IL as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills.
• Strong team player and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Self-motivator with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Alignment with firm mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of key engagement workstreams with minimal supervision.
• Lead analysis of complex data sets to generate insights and opportunities.
• Support development of persuasive business cases and client presentations.
• Support identification of strategies to improve client performance.
• Support project management for client engagements.
• Build strong partnerships with client stakeholders across levels.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

Communication

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree candidate (Graduating by Jun 2027)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Overview

• Pathstone Partners is a boutique healthcare strategy and operations consulting firm seeking talented, driven Associates to help deliver exceptional results for our clients and contribute to our growing firm.
• Pathstone’s mission is to develop solutions that reduce operational costs and implement streamlined processes in collaboration with our clients, enabling them to focus on delivering high-quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare.
• Our unique business model and culture attract professionals who are committed to partnering with health systems and helping them exceed their operational and financial goals.
• The company is led by a team of seasoned consultants, each with many years of experience at leading management and operations consulting firms.

Responsibilities

• As a high-growth, boutique consulting firm, Pathstone offers a unique opportunity for associates to play a significant role in supporting client engagements and practice development initiatives. Below is a list of representative responsibilities for each area:
• Client Engagements
  • Support execution of key engagement workstreams and initiatives with minimal supervision
  • Lead analysis of complex data sets to generate insights and identify opportunities
  • Support development of persuasive business cases and presentations to clients
  • Support identification of strategies and recommendations to improve client’s performance
  • Support project management efforts for client engagements
  • Build strong partnerships with client stakeholders to ensure successful completion of workstreams
  • Engage with client stakeholders ranging from front-line staff to health system executives
• Firm Development
  • Support market research of current and prospective clients
  • Support branding and marketing efforts to increase firm brand equity
  • Support development of intellectual property andknowledge repository
  • Support initiatives to improve internal process, client delivery, and methodology
  • Support recruitment, hiring, and onboarding initiatives
  • Organize and / or participate in team building activities and events
  • Create and develop your own initiatives to improve Pathstone culture!

Qualifications & Requirements

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills
• Strong team player and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Self-motivator with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Alignment with firm mission and values
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Prior work / internship experience(healthcareand / or supply chain background is a plus)
• Willing and able to travel 15 - 80% (variable, based on client need)
• Reside in or be willing to relocate to Chicago, IL

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduation Date: Graduating in or before June 2027
• School Year: Senior
• Minimum GPA:3.3
• Work Authorization: U.S. work authorization is required, and the employer will not be sponsoring candidates
• Preferred Majors:Business,Economics, Supply Chain,STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

• Opportunity to grow with and contribute to a high-growth entrepreneurial environment
• Flexible work environment and travel
• Work directly with Pathstone leadership on a daily basis
• Exposure to client senior executives
• Mentorship program led by Pathstone leadership to promote professional and personal growth
• Market competitive base salary ($80K - $90K) and bonus
• 401K, Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, and Vision Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Generous PTO Policy