# Director of Population Health

> HealthOp Solutions · Scottsdale, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-21

**Salary:** USD 125,000–145,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**Now Hiring: Director of Population Health**

**Location:** Scottsdale, Arizona

**Schedule:** Regular Working Hours (Monday–Friday)

**Compensation:** $125,000 – $145,000 annually (DOE)

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### About the Organization

A growing Arizona-based medical group with over 30 care locations and more than 130 providers is seeking a **Director of Population Health** to support its statewide patient base of 200,000+. The organization is committed to helping communities “Live Better, Live Longer” through personalized, prevention-focused healthcare.

### Position Summary

The **Director of Population Health** (also functioning as the Director of Value-Based Care) is responsible for leading strategic initiatives that strengthen patient outcomes, improve care coordination, and advance performance across value-based contracts. This leader oversees three key operational divisions:

-   Risk Stratification
-   Quality Gap Closure
-   Population Health Management

The Director is accountable for operational integration, performance improvement, and strategic execution across all assigned populations and value-based arrangements. Success in this role requires close alignment with clinical leadership, data analytics teams, and executive stakeholders to drive measurable quality and financial outcomes.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Lead the organization’s value-based care strategy across all risk-bearing contracts and population health programs.
-   Ensure value-based initiatives meet targeted financial and quality performance goals.
-   Provide regular updates to executive leadership, including the CMO and CEO, to inform decisions and drive clinical quality improvement.
-   Oversee high-risk patient management, transitions of care, and care coordination workflows to support optimal outcomes.
-   Integrate clinical quality operations, analytics, and technology platforms to enhance program effectiveness.
-   Review and adjust program strategies to meet evolving payer requirements and organizational financial goals.
-   Collaborate with operations, marketing, business development, and payer partners to support membership growth and attribution strategies.
-   Build and maintain strong external relationships with payers, provider networks, and specialty groups to advance shared value-based goals.
-   Lead and develop a high-performing value-based care team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and ongoing professional development.
-   Maintain comprehensive knowledge of value-based contract terms, HEDIS measures, HCC coding, risk-adjustment methodologies, incentive frameworks, and payer portal functionalities.

### Qualifications

-   Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
-   7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, ideally involving value-based care or accountable care organizations.
-   Demonstrated success leading Population Health and Value-Based Care initiatives within physician practice or multi-site healthcare settings.
-   Strong leadership and influence skills with the ability to work effectively across organizational levels.
-   Deep understanding of healthcare regulations, reimbursement models, and industry trends.
-   Experience overseeing a P&L or managing large-scale initiatives or departmental budgets.
-   Proficiency with electronic medical records, healthcare data, analytics, and reporting systems.

### Why Join Our Team?

-   Significant growth and advancement opportunities
-   Leadership support and mentorship
-   Resources to promote career development
-   Positive and team-oriented work environment
-   Employee engagement activities and events
-   Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid holidays
-   Supportive, collaborative organizational culture

If you meet all of our criteria and would like to be considered, please apply with your most updated Resume/CV. Cover letter and references are preferred but optional. We look forward to meeting you!

## Requirements

-   Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required
-   7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare
-   Experience overseeing a P&L or managing large-scale initiatives or departmental budgets
-   Proficiency with electronic medical records, healthcare data, analytics, and reporting systems.

## Apply

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