Director of Population Health

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Director of Population Health

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona

Schedule: Regular Working Hours (Monday–Friday)

Compensation: $125,000 – $145,000 annually (DOE)

A growing Arizona-based medical group with over 30 care locations and more than 130 providers is seeking a Director of Population Health to support its statewide patient base of 200,000+. The organization is committed to helping communities “Live Better, Live Longer” through personalized, prevention-focused healthcare.

The Director of Population Health (also functioning as the Director of Value-Based Care) is responsible for leading strategic initiatives that strengthen patient outcomes, improve care coordination, and advance performance across value-based contracts. This leader oversees three key operational divisions:

• Risk Stratification
• Quality Gap Closure
• Population Health Management

The Director is accountable for operational integration, performance improvement, and strategic execution across all assigned populations and value-based arrangements. Success in this role requires close alignment with clinical leadership, data analytics teams, and executive stakeholders to drive measurable quality and financial outcomes.

• Lead the organization’s value-based care strategy across all risk-bearing contracts and population health programs.
• Ensure value-based initiatives meet targeted financial and quality performance goals.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership, including the CMO and CEO, to inform decisions and drive clinical quality improvement.
• Oversee high-risk patient management, transitions of care, and care coordination workflows to support optimal outcomes.
• Integrate clinical quality operations, analytics, and technology platforms to enhance program effectiveness.
• Review and adjust program strategies to meet evolving payer requirements and organizational financial goals.
• Collaborate with operations, marketing, business development, and payer partners to support membership growth and attribution strategies.
• Build and maintain strong external relationships with payers, provider networks, and specialty groups to advance shared value-based goals.
• Lead and develop a high-performing value-based care team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of value-based contract terms, HEDIS measures, HCC coding, risk-adjustment methodologies, incentive frameworks, and payer portal functionalities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, ideally involving value-based care or accountable care organizations.
• Demonstrated success leading Population Health and Value-Based Care initiatives within physician practice or multi-site healthcare settings.
• Strong leadership and influence skills with the ability to work effectively across organizational levels.
• Deep understanding of healthcare regulations, reimbursement models, and industry trends.
• Experience overseeing a P&L or managing large-scale initiatives or departmental budgets.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records, healthcare data, analytics, and reporting systems.

• Significant growth and advancement opportunities
• Leadership support and mentorship
• Resources to promote career development
• Positive and team-oriented work environment
• Employee engagement activities and events
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid holidays
• Supportive, collaborative organizational culture

If you meet all of our criteria and would like to be considered, please apply with your most updated Resume/CV. Cover letter and references are preferred but optional. We look forward to meeting you!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required
• 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare
• Experience overseeing a P&L or managing large-scale initiatives or departmental budgets
• Proficiency with electronic medical records, healthcare data, analytics, and reporting systems.