MANAGER - AFFORDABLE CARE ORGANIZATION & VALUE BASED CARE

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare seeks a Manager of ACO & Value-Based Care to provide administrative and operational leadership for the organization's Accountable Care Organization and other value-based arrangements.

You will oversee ACO operations, monitor financial and operational performance, and manage relationships with physicians and external partners while developing strategies to improve quality, reduce costs, and drive financial success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in healthcare administration, finance, population health, or value-based care preferred.
• Experience working with physicians, leadership teams, boards, and committees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ACO operations and value-based care initiatives.
• Monitor financial and operational performance and report to leadership.
• Manage relationships with physicians and external partners.
• Develop strategies to support quality improvement, cost management, and financial success.
• Collaborate with executives, clinical teams, and stakeholders to coordinate initiatives and pursue new opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, finance, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• Previous experience in healthcare administration, finance, population health, or value-based care preferred. Experience working with physicians, leadership teams, boards, and committees preferred.

Physical

• This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
• Normal hospital environment. Close eye work. Hearing within normal range. Uses computer, typewriter, adding machine and copier. Frequent sitting and walking. Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager of ACO & Value-Based Care provides administrative and operational leadership for St. Bernards Healthcare's Accountable Care Organization (ACO) and other value-based care arrangements. This position is responsible for overseeing ACO operations, monitoring financial and operational performance, managing relationships with participating physicians and external partners, and developing strategies to support quality improvement, cost management, and financial success. The Manager will work closely with executive leadership, physicians, clinical teams, and other stakeholders to coordinate initiatives, evaluate performance, and ensure organizational and contractual objectives are achieved. This position will also support the development and implementation of new value-based care opportunities. Successful performance requires strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication, relationship building, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.