Provider Relationship Manager

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Pet insurance (optional)

Job summary

Ascension in Nashville, TN is seeking a Physician Relations role to build strategic partnerships with community providers and healthcare facilities, using data-driven targeting to fuel organizational growth.

You will collaborate with hospital leaders and service-line executives to design growth plans that expand patient pipelines and service utilization, while meeting regularly with external partners to identify gaps and deliver tailored clinical education and support.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Build Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate long-term relationships with key community partners and healthcare facilities using data-driven targeting to drive organizational growth.
• Drive Business Growth: Collaborate with hospital leaders and service line executives to design and execute growth plans that expand patient pipelines and service utilization.
• Consult & Uncover Needs: Meet regularly with external partners to identify gaps and deliver tailored solutions, including clinical education and specialized practice support.
• Track Performance & Resolve Barriers: Monitor pipeline goals, analyze feedback, and proactively solve operational challenges to ensure strong partner satisfaction and continuous growth.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience

Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience

7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

• Build Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate long-term relationships with key community partners and healthcare facilities using data-driven targeting to drive organizational growth.
• Drive Business Growth: Collaborate with hospital leaders and service line executives to design and execute growth plans that expand patient pipelines and service utilization.
• Consult & Uncover Needs: Meet regularly with external partners to identify gaps and deliver tailored solutions, including clinical education and specialized practice support.
• Track Performance & Resolve Barriers: Monitor pipeline goals, analyze feedback, and proactively solve operational challenges to ensure strong partner satisfaction and continuous growth.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Facility: Saint Thomas Health
• Department: Physician Relations
• Schedule: Full-time | Days

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Build Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate long-term relationships with key community partners and healthcare facilities using data-driven targeting to drive organizational growth.
• Drive Business Growth: Collaborate with hospital leaders and service line executives to design and execute growth plans that expand patient pipelines and service utilization.
• Consult & Uncover Needs: Meet regularly with external partners to identify gaps and deliver tailored solutions, including clinical education and specialized practice support.
• Track Performance & Resolve Barriers: Monitor pipeline goals, analyze feedback, and proactively solve operational challenges to ensure strong partner satisfaction and continuous growth.

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.

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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