Director, Provider Engagement

Centene Corporation • Remote-FL, MO

2d • $134,600 - $249,000 • Remote

About The Position

This senior leadership role drives strategic initiatives and ensures the performance and alignment of provider engagement efforts across multiple lines of business. The Director develops and executes strategies to enhance provider relationships, improve quality, reduce costs, and optimize utilization in alignment with organizational objectives. The position is remote and may be located anywhere in the United States.

The role leads market-wide provider engagement strategies and program implementation, monitors performance trends and targets, and provides strategic guidance to leaders and teams. It partners with organizational leadership to align strategies with enterprise priorities, market needs, and regulatory requirements, and serves as the primary contact for external stakeholders including providers, networks, and regulatory entities. The Director also identifies opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement, manages budgets and resource plans, and represents the organization in high-level meetings, forums, and conferences. Other duties may be assigned, and the position must comply with all policies and standards.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship. Centene describes its work as supporting access to healthcare and improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, public health, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in value-based care, population health, provider practice administration, provider performance improvement, healthcare strategy, or related areas.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience, including managing teams and overseeing supervisors or managers.
• Expertise in analyzing performance trends and identifying risks and opportunities to refine strategies.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree (MBA, MHA, or MPH).
• At least 1 year of experience leading large-scale provider engagement initiatives and driving performance improvement across multiple markets or lines of business.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a dynamic environment.
• At least 1 year of familiarity with value-based payment models and healthcare quality improvement initiatives.
• A track record of success in multi-region and multiple-lines-of-business leadership roles in the healthcare industry.
• At least 1 year of experience managing and mentoring senior-level teams and addressing complex challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• At least 1 year of experience driving continuous improvement in provider engagement strategies.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills for handling escalations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead market-wide provider engagement strategies that support performance improvement and align with enterprise goals.
• Drive program implementation and timelines.
• Ensure quality, cost, and utilization targets are achieved across assigned regions or lines of business by monitoring and addressing large-scale performance trends.
• Provide strategic guidance to leaders and their teams, address complex challenges, and foster an innovative, results-driven environment.
• Partner with teams and leadership to align provider engagement strategies with enterprise-wide priorities, market needs, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary contact for external stakeholders, including providers, networks, and regulatory entities, to strengthen partnerships and resolve challenges.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and drive continuous improvement in provider engagement approaches and market-level initiatives.
• Develop and manage budgets and resource plans for assigned regions or lines of business, ensuring optimal utilization and efficiency.
• Represent the organization in high-level meetings, forums, and conferences related to provider engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• 401K plan
• Stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible approach to work, including remote, hybrid, field, or office work schedules
• Potential additional forms of incentives, subject to applicable terms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director