Keystone Care LLC is currently hiring a Regional Post-Acute Care Continuum (PACC) Consultant in the Dallas area. We are looking for someone local, but some travel is required.

Status: Full-time

Travel: Up to 15%

Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000 with Bonus Potential

Keystone Care is a progressive subsidy of the Ensign Group and has experienced significant growth over the last few years. Keystone’s portfolio of operations includes 70+ skilled nursing facilities located throughout Texas. Our unique business structure offers exceptional opportunities for innovative healthcare partners.

Our operations are supported by Ensign Services, Inc., which we call our “Service Center.” Our Service Center includes a premier supportive team that provides exceptional multidisciplinary support services, which allow on-site leaders to focus on day-to-day operations.

Job Overview:

• Innovative alignment, affiliation, development, and operationalization of value-based care (VBC) and alternative payment models (APMs), methods, programs, and care re-design.
• Strategic focus including Direct Contracting Entity alignment, accountable care organization engagement, managed care relationship enhancement, clinical integration network development, value-based payment models (episodic payments/ bundled payments), and forward-thinking continuum connectivity.
• Focus on facility and market Key Performance Outcomes (KPIs), narrow network selection/affiliation status, preferred provider relationships, by leveraging and actualizing facility-based leaders and teams.
• Active engagement and relationship development with continuum partners, including: Hospitals/Healthcare Systems, Health Plans, IRF, LTACH, SNF, HHA, ALF, Hospice, Urgent Care, Mobile Diagnostics, Laboratory, DME, Pharmacy, Physicians, Physician Groups, Managed Care Organizations, Non-emergent medical transportation, Community Para-medicine Programs, etc.
• Create in-roads and establish a “seat at the table” for EDs (and their teams) with Hospitals, Systems, Networks, Conveners, Providers, and other value-add continuum and referral partners
• Grow Census through existing and pathways and relationships
• Provide direct resource support, on-boarding, and education to Facility Marketers and Liaisons. Support, On-board, and Educate Admissions Team Members. Facilitate and support patient intake and placement opportunities. Support Case Management functions.
• Optimize and operationalize managed care contracts and census-related opportunities
• Provide analytic support and data on key revenue, census, market share, competitor comparatives, and profitability metrics
• Support pre-acquisition assessment/analysis, due-diligence, and acquisition activities
• Manage, negotiate, and support Value-Based FFS/CMS Program Contracting and Participation

Key Performance Indicators:

• Revenue Outcomes: ADC, Occupancy, Skilled Mix, Revenue PPD, ALOS, facility profitability (EBITDAR), new and not-yet-captured revenue , and reduction of Lost Opportunity Revenue
• Quality Outcomes: Readmission reduction and rates, Change of Condition management systems, Hospital Transfers
• Innovation Outcomes: CMS Alternative and Value-Based payment and care delivery contracts, model engagement, and preferred partnership alignment
• Referral Management Outcomes: Timeliness of Response, Accept Rate, Denial Rate, etc.
• Reputation Outcomes: Google, Yelp, Caring.com star-ratings, socials, collateral,

Skills and Experience:

• Strong analytical, data, and financial skills. Highly proficient in Excel, Data Analytics, Pivot Tables, Report Generation, etc.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree and/or Master’s degree in healthcare or business related field (preferred)
• Active and current knowledge of the post-acute care continuum, health care policy and alternative payment models (BPCI, ACO, DCE, Managed Care).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within the post-acute setting (preferably SNF) and at least 2 years of leadership experience within a healthcare setting.
• Experienced in relationship building and establishing trusting, and lasting associations with continuum providers.
• Must be highly professional in demeanor, and have strong presentation abilities for presenting to large groups of healthcare providers, executives, and peer groups.
• Must be a team player, critical and creative thinker, and able to build relationships across the team in order to push PACC initiatives forward.

Additional Information:

We are committed to providing a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical/dental/vision coverage, company-provided life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and sick/vacation plans. We also believe in supporting our employee’s professional growth and development through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment criminal background screening required.