VP, Care Management & Population Health

Essen Medical Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care is seeking a Vice President of Care Management in New York to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Care Management division across the state. This executive role oversees program performance, care delivery, regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, and financial performance, partnering with leadership to align initiatives with value-based care.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive healthcare leadership experience, deep knowledge of Medicaid managed care, and

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of progressive healthcare leadership experience in care management, population health, managed care, or value-based care.
• Experience leading complex care management programs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of New York State Medicaid managed care and care management regulations.
• Proven ability to improve operational performance, quality outcomes, and patient engagement.
• Experience with budgeting, financial management, and performance accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for Essen’s Care Management programs and services.
• Develop initiatives to improve care coordination, patient engagement, health outcomes, and service delivery.
• Ensure programs align with population health objectives and value-based care initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to expand services based on patient, partner, and community needs.
• Serve as strategic advisor to executive leadership on performance, opportunities, and challenges.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across Essen and its partner network.
• Establish workflows, performance expectations, and quality standards across programs.
• Develop scalable processes for onboarding, staff training, and ongoing support.
• Monitor KPIs, service utilization, patient outcomes, and contractual requirements.
• Identify gaps and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Population health

Value-based care

Budgeting

Communication

Relationship management

Analytical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Essen Health Care is seeking a Vice President of Care Management in New York to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Care Management division across the state. This executive role oversees program performance, care delivery, regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, and financial performance, partnering with leadership to align initiatives with value-based care.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive healthcare leadership experience, deep knowledge of Medicaid managed care, and