Regional Liaison

Rural Health Redesign Center Organization Inc

3h•Remote

About The Position

The Rural Health Redesign Center (RHRC) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join its Regional Liaison Team. This role involves managing relationships with rural-relevant stakeholders, including healthcare providers, community organizations, and state and federal entities within an assigned region. The individual will travel to client locations and relevant events to gain insights into community needs and will collaborate closely with other RHRC team members to identify and dispatch necessary resources. The RHRC's mission is to protect and promote access to high-quality healthcare in rural Pennsylvania and the nation, aiming to improve the health and wellness of rural communities through partnership, service, excellence, responsiveness, and visionary solutions.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a health care leader at the Director level or above.
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.).
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Be self-directed, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledgeable of innovative healthcare solutions.
Ability to learn and grasp new concepts quickly.
Demonstrated ability to foster positive work culture.
Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal.
Experience working in a remote environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Must have reliable internet.
Willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with rural health issues and unique financial and operational challenges of rural hospitals.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Identifying potential partners and service providers in the region.
Traveling to client and stakeholder locations with frequency to manage relationships.
Representing the RHRC at relevant events in the assigned region by hosting exhibit booths, attending sessions, and delivering public presentations.
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.
Assisting with the execution of RHRC program activities as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.