Home Health & Hospice Data Analysis Intern

Cornerstone Healthcare Inc.; Eagle (ID); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Cornerstone Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Home Health & Hospice Data Analysis Intern in Eagle, Idaho. This part-time position supports data analysis within Post-Acute Continuum Care (PACC) and involves tracking alternative payment models and formulating recommendations.

The ideal candidate should be currently enrolled in a healthcare-related bachelor’s program, possess strong Excel skills, and have an understanding of healthcare policies.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in a healthcare-related field.
• Basic understanding of healthcare policy and alternative payment models.
• Strong knowledge of Excel to maintain tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the PACC Director in tracking participation in alternative payment models.
• Research and maintain alternative care and payment model systems.
• Assist in designing educational presentations for home health agencies.

Skills

Understanding of post-acute care continuum

Knowledge of Excel

Collaborative skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Creative thinker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field (enrolled)

Job description

Home Health & Hospice Data Analysis Intern

Cornerstone Healthcare, Inc. seeks a talented and passionate intern to support data analysis within its Post‑Acute Continuum Care (PACC) resources.

Responsibilities

• Support the PACC Director in identifying new network opportunities by tracking current participation in alternative payment models and formulating recommendations.
• Research, develop, and maintain alternative care and payment model systems, tools, and processes, considering quality, patient experience, and financial impact.
• Assist the PACC Director in designing innovative educational presentations for home health agencies, potential and current network partners, and the healthcare community.
• Coordinate with agency clinical and interdisciplinary teams to identify PACC performance outcome metric goals and thresholds for performance improvement plans.
• Create, track, maintain, and report on data for outcome metrics in alternative payment models participation, managed‑care contracts, and company, cluster, and agency outcomes for Star and Home Health Compare.
• Provide support for innovative payment model agreements, including specific performance outcome metrics, provider gain‑sharing, physician alignment, and value‑based purchasing/pay‑for‑performance models.
• Maintain current knowledge of alternative payment models and health‑care policy related to continuum provider services, regulatory compliance, and alternative payment models.

Minimum Education Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program (rising junior or senior) majoring in a healthcare‑related field.

Required Skills, Abilities & Licensures

• Basic understanding of the post‑acute care continuum, health‑care policy, and alternative payment models (BPCI, ACO, Managed Care).
• Strong working knowledge of Excel to develop and maintain financial and outcome‑based tracking tools.
• Ability to collaborate and strategize with continuum partners to build seamless quality transitional‑care processes across multiple settings.
• Basic knowledge of evolving changes within the healthcare industry.
• Professional demeanor and ability to think outside the box.
• Strong analytical, financial, and communication skills.
• Team player, critical and creative thinker, and ability to build relationships across the team to push PACC initiatives forward.

Employment Details

Part‑time (up to 30 hours). Location: Eagle, Idaho.

Equal Opportunity

Cornerstone Healthcare, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.