Rural Healthcare Consultant (Regional Liaison), West Region

Since its inception, the Rural Health Redesign Center (RHRC) has been providing tailored technical assistance to rural healthcare providers and communities, leveraging industry-leading expertise and skills. Dedicated to preserving and enhancing access to care in rural areas, the RHRC helps rural providers not only strengthen competencies, but also rethink and transform healthcare delivery through innovative, financially viable solutions. Mission Statement: To protect and promote access to high quality health care in rural Pennsylvania and the nation. Through partnership, improve the health and wellness of rural communities We serve providers and communities who need rural-relevant assistance. Responsive : We respond rapidly to all our partners, acknowledging outreach and making a commitment to meet needs in a timely way. Visionary : We provide innovative and transformative healthcare solutions. Every Partner, Every Community : We make this same commitment to all of our partners and communities. ABOUT THE ROLE: The RHRC is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Regional Liaison Team. This individual will be responsible for managing relationships with rural-relevant stakeholders in their region, including healthcare providers, community organizations, and state and federal entities. In this role, you will have the opportunity to travel to client locations and relevant events to better understand the needs of the communities served by the RHRC. The Regional Liaison role is a remote position and will be filled by an individual located in one of the following states: 5+ years of experience as a health care leader at the Director level or above.

• Strong healthcare knowledge with familiarity with rural health issues and unique financial and operational challenges of rural hospitals preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of hospital operations, including the ability to understand financial statements, regulatory requirements, and strategic areas of opportunity.
• General knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation for hospital licensure (CAH, PPS, REH etc.)
• Knowledgeable of innovative healthcare solutions.
• Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Experience working in a remote environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel.

The RHRC is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Regional Liaison Team. This individual will be responsible for managing relationships with rural-relevant stakeholders in their region, including healthcare providers, community organizations, and state and federal entities. In this role, you will have the opportunity to travel to client locations and relevant events to better understand the needs of the communities served by the RHRC. Become familiar with the CMS Rural Emergency Hospital Conditions of Participation, in addition to other hospital licensures. Support the development of educational materials and resources as requested Support healthcare providers and other rural community stakeholders that engage with the Rural Health Redesign Center by: Establishing relationships with their leadership and support effective communication to governance, community, and various stakeholders, as needed. Providing necessary education to these stakeholders, their communities, state offices of rural health, and other relevant entities on the services available through the RHRC and its various programs. Serving as the liaison between them and the RHRC to identify technical assistance needs. Collaborating with Program Directors and project teams to provide technical assistance to stakeholders. Overseeing technical assistance activities being provided in the region. Attending virtual meetings with clients and stakeholders Serve as the RHRC’s representative in the assigned region to provide boots-on-the-ground insights and strengthen stakeholder relations by : Traveling to client and stakeholder locations with frequency to manage relationships. Establishing relationships with the State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) and Flex coordinators in the assigned region. Provide insights regarding areas of need for technical assistance and resources in the region. Attend virtual RHRC team meetings. REPORTS TO: Regional Liaison Supervisor Full-time, Exempt, 37.5-hour workweek.