Provider Relationship Manager

Cedarparktexasedc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Family benefits

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Healthcare Business Development professional in Austin, TX to drive surgical referral growth and cultivate provider networks. You will educate referring communities on outcomes and care pathways while collaborating with hospital leadership to align outreach with program goals.

The role emphasizes strategic territory management, healthcare business development expertise, and leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Healthcare business development experience required.
• Strategic territory management with in-person outreach.
• Leadership or management experience preferred.
• Education requirements as specified above.

Responsibilities

• Drive surgical referral growth by evaluating market opportunities and executing targeted outreach plans across an assigned territory.
• Cultivate high-value provider networks as the primary clinical liaison and build long-term relationships to position Ascension as the top referral choice.
• Educate referring medical communities on surgical outcomes, care pathways and referral criteria to ensure timely routing for high-risk patients.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to align outreach with program goals and deliver high-touch service to referring practices.
• Leverage market intelligence and referral trends to refine outreach tactics and expand subspecialty market share.

Skills

Healthcare BD

Strategic Territory

Leadership

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 3 years experience

Associate's/Bachelor's with 2 years experience

7 years of applicable experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Austin, TX
• Facility: Requires Traveling throughout Austin
• Specialty: Strategic Planning
• Schedule: Day Shift l Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Drive surgical referral growth by evaluating market opportunities and executing targeted outreach plans across an assigned territory.

• Cultivate high‑value provider networks as the primary clinical liaison, building long‑term relationships to position Ascension as the top referral choice.

• Educate referring medical communities on surgical outcomes, care pathways and referral criteria to ensure timely routing for high‑risk patients.

• Collaborate with hospital leadership to align strategic outreach with program goals and deliver high‑touch service to referring practices.

• Leverage market intelligence and referral trends to continually refine outreach tactics and expand subspecialty market share.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

• Healthcare Business Development Expertise: Minimum of 5 years of proven success driving growth in physician relations, medical sales, or a related healthcare field (Preferred).

• Strategic Territory Management: Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a complex geographic territory, including conducting frequent in-person outreach to build and sustain long‑term provider trust.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer‑matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro‑rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension‑paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well‑being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military‑Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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