Population Health Manager (Northwest Arkansas)

Regional Population Health Manager

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

We are seeking a Regional Population Health Manager (RPHM) to take a leadership role in advancing population health and value-based care initiatives across the Primary Care Population Health Service Line (PCPHSL). This pivotal position requires a strategic thinker and proactive leader who can drive continuous quality improvement, operational success, and high-impact care delivery across multiple clinics and programs in Arkansas. This role supports our Northwest Regional clinics in Fort Smith, Fayetteville, and Springdale to drive local and regional improvements in population health. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment and is passionate about improving healthcare systems to benefit patients and communities. Join UAMS and be part of a team dedicated to improving lives through quality, safety, and excellence in care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Health Education, Public Health, Nursing, or a healthcare-related field (Master's degree or BSN preferred).
• At least three (3) years in quality improvement, program management, or project management (Five (5) or more years in clinical quality improvement or primary care settings is a plus).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication to engage and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Proven expertise in performance/quality improvement, change management, and navigating regulatory compliance.
• Experience with Value-Based Care and Quality Improvement: HEDIS Measure, Risk Adjustment (HCC), and process improvement.
• Experienced and knowledgeable with Electronic Health Record (EHR), EPIC experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience using electronic medical record systems in clinical settings.
• A detail-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Strong knowledge of clinical quality measures and evaluation methodologies.
• Ability to travel frequently between clinical sites in Fort Smith, Fayetteville, and Springdale.

As the RPHM, you will:

• Collaborate with diverse clinic leadership teams—including access, nursing, physician, and administrative leaders—to align efforts and achieve ambitious organizational quality and performance metrics.
• Design and implement transformative projects that redefine care delivery, enhance patient outcomes, and ensure seamless execution of patient-centered care standards.
• Lead and mentor a team of Population Health Improvement Assistants (if applicable) to support clinic-level quality improvement initiatives and foster a culture of excellence.
• Work across clinics and programs to elevate key outcomes in quality, safety, and patient experience, ensuring consistency and innovation in care delivery.
• Report to the Quality Director for Population Health and Value-Based Care, providing regular updates, aligning initiatives with broader organizational goals, and contributing to strategic planning for population health.

Salary Information: Commensurate with experience

Required Documents to Apply: Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity: Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity: Crouching, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Stooping

Occasional Physical Activity: Balancing, Climbing, Crawling

Benefits Eligible: Yes