Senior Payer Contract Strategist (Remote US)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 102,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Payer Contract Manager Sr for a remote US-based role. You will lead payer contracting strategy, negotiate reimbursement terms, and strengthen relationships with payers while aligning contracts with regulations and organizational goals.

Collaborating with senior leadership, you will evaluate reimbursement structures, manage payer relationships, and identify opportunities to improve revenue and reduce financial risk across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, healthcare administration, or related field required; 10+ years of relevant experience in payer contracting preferred.
• Experience in financial or medical data analysis or contract negotiation in healthcare setting recommended.
• Familiarity with medical and pricing terminology such as DRG, RUG, APC, RVU, and conversion factors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contracts with third-party payers.
• Lead negotiations with payers on reimbursement models, including fee-for-service and value-based terms.
• Manage overall payer relationships and make recommendations to senior leadership.
• Evaluate payer relationships to identify opportunities for revenue improvement and cost reduction.
• Ensure contract language complies with state and federal laws and minimizes financial and operational risks.

Skills

Payer contracting

Contract negotiation

Financial analysis

Healthcare operations

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, healthcare administration, or related field

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Payer Contract Manager Sr for a remote US-based role. You will lead payer contracting strategy, negotiate reimbursement terms, and strengthen relationships with payers while aligning contracts with regulations and organizational goals.

Collaborating with senior leadership, you will evaluate reimbursement structures, manage payer relationships, and identify opportunities to improve revenue and reduce financial risk across the organization.