Provider Relationship Manager Strategic Planning

Ascension • Austin, TX

11d • Remote

About The Position

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
• Healthcare Business Development Expertise: Minimum of 5 years of proven success driving growth in physician relations, medical sales, or a related healthcare field (Preferred).
• Strategic Territory Management: Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a complex geographic territory, including conducting frequent in-person outreach to build and sustain long-term provider trust.

Responsibilities

• Drive Surgical Growth: Identify market opportunities and execute strategic outreach plans to increase referral volumes across a defined territory.
• Cultivate Provider Networks: Act as the primary clinical liaison for referring clinics, building enduring relationships to ensure Ascension remains the premier choice for patient referrals.
• Educate the Medical Community: Deliver high-impact presentations on surgical outcomes, care pathways, and referral criteria to guarantee optimal, timely routing for high-risk patients.
• Partner with Leadership: Collaborate with hospital and service line leaders to align outreach initiatives with broader program goals, delivering a "concierge-level" experience for referring offices.
• Leverage Market Intelligence: Track referral trends and market share data to continuously refine outreach tactics, ensuring a competitive edge in subspecialty care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree