<h2> </h2> <p>At Curana Health, we’re on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults—and we’re looking for passionate people to help us do it.</p> <p> </p> <p>As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions (including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans) proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities.</p> <p> </p> <p>Founded in 2021, we’ve grown quickly—now serving 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states. Our team includes more than 1,000 clinicians alongside care coordinators, analysts, operators, and professionals from all backgrounds, all working together to deliver high-quality, proactive solutions for senior living operators and those they care for.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact on the senior healthcare landscape, you’re in the right place—and we look forward to working with you.</p> <p> </p> <p>For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com.</p> <h2>Summary</h2> <p>The Provider Contractor I is responsible for building and maintaining a Medicare-compliant provider network across assigned geographies. This role plays a critical part in ensuring access to care for our senior living residents by recruiting, contracting, and supporting physicians and ancillary healthcare providers in alignment with Curana's value-based care strategy.</p> <h2>Essential Duties & Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Recruit, contract, and maintain a Medicare-compliant provider network with a focus on physicians and ancillary healthcare providers within assigned geographies</li> <li>Communicate contract terms, payment structures, and reimbursement rates clearly and accurately to prospective and existing network providers</li> <li>Maintain up-to-date contracts and documentation within the department's tracking system</li> <li>Align contracting activities with departmental and organizational strategy and operating objectives</li> <li>Build and sustain productive, long-term relationships with provider partners</li> </ul> <h2>Qualifications</h2> <p><strong>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES</strong></p> <ul> <li>Solid understanding of the financial implications of contract terms, payment structures, and provider reimbursement rates</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and seek guidance appropriately</li> <li>Familiarity with managed care guidelines, procedures, and compliance requirements</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly</li> <li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel</li> <li>Commitment to continuous process improvement and operational excellence</li> <li>Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% of the time</li> </ul> <p><strong>EDUCATION</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>EXPERIENCE</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>2 to 5 years of experience negotiating and servicing managed care contracts with physicians and/or other healthcare providers</li> <li>Experience contracting for Medicare Advantage plans strongly preferred</li> </ul> <p> </p>