Transplant Payer Contracting Lead (Remote)

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Utah; Remote; USD 82,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

AP4P incentive program

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Payer Contracting Manager for our Transplant Program. The role oversees payer relationships, contract language, rate optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to support transplant outreach and growth.

The position operates remotely with business travel as needed, with eligibility for relocation and sign-on incentives. A video interview via Teams is required, with potential onsite meetings. Exempt, full-time role with AP4P participation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and supporting complex negotiations.
• Experience in presenting advanced topics clearly and professionally.
• Experience leading teams, including cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring teams and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of assigned payer relationships, including contract language negotiation and management, rate research and negotiation, dispute resolution, and relationship management.
• Maintains ongoing expertise of all assigned contracts, including language, rates, methodologies, and contracted providers/facilities.
• Ensures all contract language, documentation, negotiation, payment rate/methodology, contract storage, and escalated issues follow standard practices.
• Represents Payer Contracting in key relationships, including leading Joint Operating Committees.
• Establishes and maintains effective long-term relationships with aligned payers.
• Coordinates with Finance and Revenue Cycle leadership for risk-based contracting and proactive care strategies.
• Coordinates with Legal and Compliance to ensure contract accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Provides leadership and mentorship to Payer Contracting Managers.

Skills

Contracting Strategies

Healthcare Contracts

Negotiations

Payer Contracting

Proactive Care

Risk-based Contracting

Relationship Management

Managed Care

Legal Practices

Leadership

Job description

Intermountain Health is seeking a Payer Contracting Manager for our Transplant Program. The role oversees payer relationships, contract language, rate optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to support transplant outreach and growth.

The position operates remotely with business travel as needed, with eligibility for relocation and sign-on incentives. A video interview via Teams is required, with potential onsite meetings. Exempt, full-time role with AP4P participation.