Strategy and Operations - Physician Enterprise - Clinical SME

Impact Advisors; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Advisors is seeking a Clinical Subject Matter Expert to join our Physician Enterprise Services (PES) practice. In this role, you will work directly with healthcare providers and clinical leadership to drive meaningful productivity improvements, optimize clinical workflows, and support margin improvement initiatives across our client engagements.

This is a high-visibility, hands-on consulting role ideal for a clinician who has transitioned into a leadership or operations capacity and is

Qualifications

• Active licensure as RN, NP, or PA required.
• Minimum of 5 years direct patient care experience in ambulatory, medical group, or ASC.
• Minimum of 5 years as a Director or higher level manager in ambulatory, medical group, or ASC.
• Demonstrated track record of driving provider productivity improvements and clinical workflow optimization.
• Experience with margin improvement initiatives and ability to discuss outcomes and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Partner with physicians and clinical leadership to assess workflow gaps and implement enhanced workflows.
• Lead and support onsite client engagements across ambulatory, medical group, and ASC settings with actionable recommendations.
• Facilitate change management with providers to sustain improvements over time.
• Analyze clinical and operational data to identify margin improvement opportunities and articulate financial impact.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated revenue cycle, labor management, and other solutions.
• Develop deliverables, presentations, and thought leadership showcasing clinical expertise.
• Serve as a trusted clinical voice throughout all phases of client engagements from assessment to implementation.

Skills

Provider Engagement

Operational Acumen

Data Fluency

Change Management

Communication

Consulting Mindset

Education

RN/NP/PA licensure

5+ years clinical experience (ambulatory/ASC)

5+ years as Director or higher in ambulatory/ASC

Job description

Impact Advisors, LLC is a nationally recognized healthcare management consulting firm delivering Best in KLAS advisory, implementation, and optimization services. We are driven by a commitment to exceed client expectations and are proud to be a trusted partner to many of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations. Our mission to drive patient-centered, value-driven outcomes has earned us prestigious industry accolades. To learn more about us, visit www.impact-advisors.com

Job Overview

Impact Advisors is seeking a Clinical Subject Matter Expert to join our Physician Enterprise Services (PES) practice. In this role, you will work directly with healthcare providers and clinical leadership to drive meaningful productivity improvements, optimize clinical workflows, and support margin improvement initiatives across our client engagements. This is a high-visibility, hands-on consulting role ideal for a clinician who has transitioned into a leadership or operations capacity and is passionate about transforming care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical leadership to assess workflow gaps, develop and implement enhanced operational workflows which drive measurable productivity improvements.
• Lead and support onsite client engagements across ambulatory, medical group, and ASC settings, delivering actionable recommendations aligned to clinical and operational goals.
• Facilitate change management efforts with providers, building trust and buy-in to sustain improvements over time.
• Analyze clinical and operational data to identify margin improvement opportunities; clearly articulate findings in terms of metrics, financial impact, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal Impact Advisors Strategy and Operations teams across Revenue Cycle, Labor Management, and other practice areas to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute to the development of deliverables, presentations, and thought leadership that showcase Impact Advisors' clinical expertise.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and clinical voice during all phases of client engagements, from assessment through implementation and optimization.

Education and Experience

• Active licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA) required; other clinical credentials considered for exceptional candidates.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct patient care experience in an ambulatory, medical group, or ASC environment.
• Minimum of 5 years as a Director or higher level manager in an Ambulatory, Medical Group, or ASC environment.
• Demonstrated track record of driving provider productivity improvements and clinical workflow optimization in a leadership or operations role.
• Experience with margin improvement initiatives and the ability to speak confidently to measurable outcomes, financial results, and performance metrics.

Skills and Competencies

• Provider Engagement: Proven ability to work onsite 1:1 with physicians and advanced practice providers to influence change and build collaborative relationships.
• Operational Acumen: Strong understanding of multispecialty, ambulatory operations, care delivery models, and clinical workflow design.
• Data Fluency: Comfortable analyzing and presenting clinical and operational metrics; experience tying initiatives to financial and quality outcomes.
• Change Management: Skilled at facilitating change within clinical environments, including navigating provider resistance and sustaining adoption.
• Communication: Clear, credible communicator who can translate clinical insights into strategic recommendations for both clinical and executive audiences.
• Consulting Mindset: Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working across multiple client engagements in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

• Travel: This is a Client-facing role requiring at least 90% nationwide travel onsite

At Impact Advisors, we are committed to transparency and equity in our compensation practices. The compensation for this role includes a salary range of $125,000 – 205,000. For salaried positions, this role may also be eligible for an annual performance bonus. Additional benefits and perks may also be available, depending on the position and employment terms. This range reflects consideration of several factors, including skills, experience, training, certifications, and organizational needs. For salaried positions, this role may also be eligible for an annual performance bonus. Additional benefits and perks may also be available, depending on the position and employment terms. This range reflects consideration of several factors, including skills, experience, training, certifications, and organizational needs.

Our People and Culture

At Impact Advisors, we cultivate a caring, fun, honest, and autonomous work environment. Our success stems from our associates' dedication and a shared mission to create a “Positive Impact.” We embrace diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where all employees feel valued and empowered.

Join Impact Advisors and make a real difference in healthcare. Impact Advisors is a healthcare management consulting firm committed to solving complex challenges and delivering transformational results for leading health systems. We create measurable value through strategic advisory, technology, and operational performance services — all while building a supportive, inclusive culture that values our team members, whom we proudly call Winners. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, we invest in professional development and champion diverse perspectives.

If you're passionate about healthcare innovation and want to grow your career while making a meaningful impact, we invite you to join us.