# Associate

> Pathstone Partners · Chicago, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-09

**Salary:** USD 80,000–90,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

**Company Overview**

-   Pathstone Partners is a boutique healthcare strategy and operations consulting firm seeking talented, driven Associates to help deliver exceptional results for our clients and contribute to our growing firm.
-   Pathstone’s mission is to develop solutions that reduce operational costs and implement streamlined processes in collaboration with our clients, enabling them to focus on delivering high-quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare. 
-   Our unique business model and culture attract professionals who are committed to partnering with health systems and helping them exceed their operational and financial goals. 
-   The company is led by a team of seasoned consultants, each with many years of experience at leading management and operations consulting firms.

**Responsibilities**

-   As a high-growth, boutique consulting firm, Pathstone offers a unique opportunity for associates to play a significant role in supporting client engagements and practice development initiatives. Below is a list of representative responsibilities for each area: 

-   _**Client Engagements:**_

-   Support execution of key engagement workstreams and initiatives with minimal supervision
-   Lead analysis of complex data sets to generate insights and identify opportunities 
-   Support development of persuasive business cases and presentations to clients 
-   Support identification of strategies and recommendations to improve client’s performance 
-   Support project management efforts for client engagements 
-   Build strong partnerships with client stakeholders to ensure successful completion of workstreams 
-   Engage with client stakeholders ranging from front-line staff to health system executives

-   _**Firm Development:**_

-   Support market research of current and prospective clients
-   Support branding and marketing efforts to increase firm brand equity
-   Support development of intellectual property and knowledge repository
-   Support initiatives to improve internal process, client delivery, and methodology
-   Support recruitment, hiring, and onboarding initiatives
-   Organize and / or participate in team building activities and events
-   Create and develop your own initiatives to improve Pathstone culture!

## Requirements

**Qualifications & Requirements:**

-   Strong analytical, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills
-   Strong team player and collaboration skills
-   Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
-   Self-motivator with an entrepreneurial mindset
-   Effective written and verbal communication skills
-   Alignment with firm mission and values
-   Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
-   Prior work / internship experience (healthcare and / or supply chain background is a plus)
-   Willing and able to travel 15 - 80% (variable, based on client need)
-   Reside in or be willing to relocate to Chicago, IL

**Eligibility Criteria:**

-   Graduation Date: Graduating in or before June 2027
-   School Year: Senior
-   Minimum GPA: 3.3
-   Work Authorization: U.S. work authorization is required, and the employer **will not be** sponsoring candidates
-   Preferred Majors: Business, Economics, Supply Chain, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

## Benefits

-   Opportunity to grow with and contribute to a high-growth entrepreneurial environment
-   Flexible work environment and travel
-   Work directly with Pathstone leadership on a daily basis
-   Exposure to client senior executives
-   Mentorship program led by Pathstone leadership to promote professional and personal growth
-   Market competitive base salary ($80K - $90K) and bonus
-   401K, Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, and Vision Insurance
-   Parental Leave
-   Home Office Reimbursement
-   Generous PTO Policy

## Apply

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