Physician Healthcare Leadership Rotational Program - August 2026

Humana • Arlington, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Physician Healthcare Leadership Rotational Program is a structured 3-year program designed to develop leaders with enterprise-wide thinking through rotations in strategy, finance, analytics, and operations within Humana. Participants will work with senior leaders on key strategic initiatives related to integrated care delivery, gaining a broad understanding of the healthcare industry. The program aims to leverage outside-in thinking to advance Humana's strategy and develop a pipeline of mid-career professionals with strategic enterprise thinking.

Requirements

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in people management or team leadership
• At least 1-2 years of experience leading projects or initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary settings
• Proven relationship management skills
• Strong executive presence and professional communication abilities
• Excellent analytical skills with a demonstrated proficiency in working with data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness and ability to relocate to either Louisville, KY or Washington, DC
• Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States either now or in the future

Nice To Haves

• Additional MBA or other advanced professional degree program (e.g., MPH, MMM, PhD, JD; credentialing not required for other degrees)
• Clinical practice experience
• Active board certification or board eligible
• Expertise in value-based care and provider risk
• Familiarity with healthcare contracting and regulatory environments
• Financial analytics experience
• Direct profit and loss (P&L) management experience
• Background in operations, product management, marketing/brand management, and information technology
• Exposure to artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Experience with Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and government healthcare contracting (including TRICARE)

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and guidance to functional team(s).
• Complete up to four distinct rotational assignments over three years in areas such as Corporate Development, Strategic Planning, Transformation Office, Strategy Management, Market Operations, Home Business, Primary Care Organization, Medicare Markets, Office of the CEO, Retail Strategy, Value Based Strategy Operations, or Finance.
• Receive targeted mentorship, executive advice, and personalized career coaching.
• Participate in a tailored curriculum of leadership training.
• Engage in peer cohort networking.
• Contribute to high-profile projects that shape Humana’s strategic direction.
• Bring fresh, outside-in perspectives and innovative thinking to advance Humana’s mission.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree