Care Management Associate Jobs in Rutherford, NJ

Overview
Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state's most vulnerable and underserved residents.
Founded in 1999, we've grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women's health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.
We're looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you're a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there's a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.
Job Summary
Position Title: Vice President, Care Management Partnerships
Position Overview: The Vice President, Care Management Partnerships will lead the development and management of Essen Health Care's Care Management Agency partnership strategy across New York. This executive role drives growth through strategic partnerships with primary care practices while ensuring operational excellence and financial performance. The ideal candidate is a dynamic healthcare leader who combines business development expertise with deep operational knowledge to expand our care management footprint and deliver value to our partner network
Responsibilities
Partnership Development
• Identify and establish strategic partnerships with primary care practices across New York to expand our care management network
• Negotiate and execute partnership agreements that align with organizational goals and ensure mutual benefit
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with partner practices through regular engagement and support
• Develop partner recruitment strategies and maintain a robust growth pipeline to achieve expansion targets
Operational Management
• Oversee care management operations across the entire partner network, ensuring consistent service delivery and quality standards
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to quality standards across all partnership operations
• Develop scalable processes for partner onboarding, training, and ongoing support
• Monitor operational performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Financial Oversight
• Achieve revenue and profitability targets for the care management partnership portfolio
• Monitor financial performance across all partnerships and identify opportunities for optimization
• Develop and implement pricing strategies and cost management approaches
• Provide regular business performance reporting to executive leadership and stakeholders
Team Leadership
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing cross-functional team
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across clinical, finance, compliance, and other departments
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
• 7+ years of progressive healthcare operations experience in care management or value-based care environments
• Proven track record in business development and partnership management within the healthcare industry
• Strong understanding of NYS Medicaid managed care and care management regulations
• Demonstrated P&L management experience with accountability for financial performance
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) strongly preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
• Deep knowledge of the NYC/Bronx healthcare market and provider landscape
• Experience structuring and managing healthcare management services agreements
• Background in successfully scaling multi-site healthcare operations
Reports to: Senior Vice President, Care Management & Chief Administrative Officer
Equal Opportunity Employer
ESSEN HEALTH CARE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.