Rural Healthcare Consultant (Regional Liaison)

Rural Health Redesign Center Organization Inc• US,

22h•$105,000 - $115,000•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 stakeholders, including healthcare providers, community organizations, and state/federal entities within a designated region. The position requires travel to client locations and events to understand community needs and provide boots-on-the-ground insights. The individual will collaborate with other RHRC team members to identify and develop necessary resources. The RHRC's mission is to protect and promote access to high-quality healthcare in rural areas through partnership, innovation, and transformative solutions.

Requirements

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.).
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
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.
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

Manage relationships with rural-relevant stakeholders in their region, including healthcare providers, community organizations, and state and federal entities.
Travel to client locations and relevant events to understand community needs.
Work closely with other RHRC team members to identify resources that should be developed or dispatched based on boots-on-the-ground insights.
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.
Establish relationships with leadership of healthcare providers and other rural community stakeholders and support effective communication to governance, community, and various stakeholders.
Provide education to stakeholders, their communities, state offices of rural health, and other relevant entities on the services available through the RHRC and its various programs.
Serve as the liaison between stakeholders and the RHRC to identify technical assistance needs.
Collaborate with Program Directors and project teams to provide technical assistance to stakeholders.
Oversee technical assistance activities being provided in the region.
Attend virtual meetings with clients and stakeholders.
Identify potential partners and service providers in the region.
Serve as the RHRC’s representative in the assigned region to provide boots-on-the-ground insights and strengthen stakeholder relations.
Travel to client and stakeholder locations with frequency to manage relationships.
Represent the RHRC at relevant events in the assigned region by hosting exhibit booths, attending sessions, and delivering public presentations.
Establish 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.
Assist with the execution of RHRC program activities as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.