Population Health Strategy Lead

Essen Medical Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Medical Associates is seeking a Director of Population Health to lead all population health initiatives within a large Integrated Delivery System. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a related field, at least 7 years of leadership experience, and a strong background in data analytics.

This role involves developing strategies to enhance care quality, overseeing compliance metrics like HEDIS, managing care coordination, and leading interdisciplinary teams toward better patient outcomes.

The salary range for this position is $145,000-$175,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in population health or care management.
• Demonstrated success in implementing HEDIS or CMS Star Ratings.
• Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and manage complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a system-wide strategy for population health management.
• Oversee HEDIS-related processes and ensure compliance.
• Direct care management teams for effective care coordination.

Skills

Population health management principles

Data analytics

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in public health, Health Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EHR systems

Population health management software

Job description

Essen Medical Associates is seeking a Director of Population Health to lead all population health initiatives within a large Integrated Delivery System. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a related field, at least 7 years of leadership experience, and a strong background in data analytics.

This role involves developing strategies to enhance care quality, overseeing compliance metrics like HEDIS, managing care coordination, and leading interdisciplinary teams toward better patient outcomes.

The salary range for this position is $145,000-$175,000.