Visiting Associate Director Hospital Technical Assistance

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Waivers

Job summary

The University of Illinois Chicago seeks a Visiting Associate Director – Hospital Technical Assistance to lead rural hospital transformation under the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program. You will guide service line redesign, financial sustainability planning, and equity with value-based care models, partnering with OMI, HFS, and rural hospital leadership.

This full-time academic professional role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact TA and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, public health, business administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred (MHA/MBA/MPH) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in rural hospital operations, care delivery, and system transformation.
• Provide strategic guidance to rural hospitals in developing and implementing transformation plans.
• Advise on service line redesign and outpatient-focused delivery aligned with community needs.
• Support financial sustainability strategies including cost optimization and revenue diversification.
• Provide expertise on value-based payment models and alignment with alternative payment methodologies.
• Deliver high-level technical assistance to hospital leadership, including executives and operational teams.
• Identify gaps in care delivery, access, and efficiency and recommend actionable solutions.
• Collaborate with project teams to align TA delivery with RHT implementation plans.

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, public health, business administration, or a related field

Master's degree in healthcare administration (MHA), business administration (MBA), public health (MPH), or a related field

Job description

Visiting Associate Director Hospital Technical Assistance

Ofc Medicaid Innovation-Chicago

- Hybrid

Posting Category: System Office jobs such as this one are not eligible for the Referral Program.

The Visiting Associate Director-Hospital Technical Assistance provides subject matter expertise and strategic leadership to support rural hospital transformation under the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program. This role is responsible for guiding hospitals through complex transformation efforts, including service line redesign, financial sustainability planning, and alignment with value-based care models. Operating within the Office of Medicaid Innovation (OMI), this position partners closely with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), rural hospital leadership, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact technical assistance (TA) and support system-level change. This role serves as a key clinical and operational advisor, bringing deep expertise in hospital operations, care delivery, and healthcare transformation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a subject matter expert in rural hospital operations, care delivery, and system transformation
• Provide strategic guidance to rural hospitals in developing and implementing transformation plans
• Advise on service line redesign, including shifting care models to align with community needs and outpatient-focused delivery
• Support hospitals in developing financial sustainability strategies, including cost optimization and revenue diversification
• Provide expertise on value-based payment (VBP) models and support alignment with alternative payment methodologies
• Deliver high-level technical assistance (TA) to hospital leadership, including executives, clinical leaders, and operational teams
• Partner with hospitals to identify gaps in care delivery, access, and operational efficiency and recommend actionable solutions
• Collaborate with project management teams to align TA delivery with overall RHT implementation plans
• Engage directly with hospital executives and stakeholders to support decision-making and change management efforts
• Support the development of tools, frameworks, and best practices for hospital transformation and TA delivery
• Contribute to the design and refinement of transformation strategies across RHT initiatives
• Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities impacting rural hospital sustainability and performance
• Support alignment between hospital transformation efforts and broader state Medicaid and HFS priorities
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, workgroups, and collaborative initiatives as a subject matter expert
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of RHT and OMI initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, public health, business administration, or a related field

Preferred

• Master's degree in healthcare administration (MHA), business administration (MBA), public health (MPH), or a related field
• Clinical licensure (e.g., RN, MD, DO) or equivalent healthcare operations experience

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Seven (7) or more years of experience in hospital operations, healthcare consulting, or healthcare transformation initiatives
• Demonstrated experience working with hospitals or health systems on operational, clinical, or financial improvement efforts
• Strong understanding of hospital service delivery models, care redesign, and healthcare system operations
• Experience supporting or implementing value-based care models or alternative payment strategies
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and engaging healthcare leadership
• Experience working with rural hospitals or critical access hospitals
• Experience with Medicaid programs, managed care, or public sector healthcare initiatives
• Experience supporting federally funded programs or large-scale transformation efforts
• Familiarity with Illinois healthcare landscape and provider environment

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

This is a Full Time academic professional position. The expected start date is 11/16/2026. Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this position.

System Office jobs such as this one are not eligible for the Referral Program.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $115,000.00 - 130,000.00. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES & DEADLINE INFORMATION

System Human Resource Services

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting the System Human Resource Services at 217-333-2600 or by emailing [e-mail].

Requisition ID: 9001043

Job Category: Academic Professional

Campus Location: Chicago

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