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Payor Relations Analyst

Detroit, MI · On-site

$90 - $140/hr

Negotiation modeling - partner with Payor Relations leadership to evaluate proposed reimbursement ... and Director, tracking payor mix, weighted-average rate increases, and contract timelines.

Payor Relations Rep.

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$20.17 - $33.51/hr

Additional Information About the Role BJC HealthCare is seeking a Payor Relations Representative to ... direct to employer solutions. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Understands provider ...

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Additional Information About the Role BJC HealthCare is seeking a Payor Relations Representative to ... direct to employer solutions. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Understands provider ...

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DETAILED JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Payor Strategy & Value will be responsible for co ... Operated intersection of strategy and payor relations - i.e., informed enterprise strategy (market ...

$130 - $180/hr

The Director of Payer Contracting & Analytics is a leader responsible for shaping and executing the hospital's managed care strategy. This role blends contract negotiation, financial analytics, and ...

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... payor relations, business development, or health plan or provider network management. * Demonstrated experience with value-based care contracting--either direct or in a strong supporting role is ...

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How much do director payor relations jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for director payor relations in the United States is $100,880.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $131,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Payor Relations vs Payor Relations Manager?

AspectDirector Payor RelationsPayor Relations Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees strategic partnerships, negotiates contracts, manages teamManages day-to-day provider-payor communications, supports contract processes
CredentialsBachelor's degree, healthcare or business experience, leadership skillsBachelor's degree, healthcare or insurance background, communication skills
Work EnvironmentSenior leadership, cross-departmental collaborationOperational team, provider and payor interactions

The main difference between a Director Payor Relations and a Payor Relations Manager lies in scope and seniority. The director focuses on strategic planning, negotiations, and team leadership, while the manager handles daily operations and communication tasks. Both roles require relevant healthcare or insurance credentials and experience, but the director's position involves higher-level decision-making and oversight.

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Infographic showing various Director Payor Relations job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 87% In-person, and 13% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $100,880 per year, or $48.5 per hour.

Payor Relations Specialist

Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital

Yorktown, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Overview

Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital

In Partnership with Select Medical

 

Payor Relations Specialist / Prior Authorization Specialist ( RN or LPN required )

Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm 

Who We Are 

Select Medical is the nation's leading provider of long term acute care services and one of the largest providers of healthcare in the U.S. Across our network of over 47,000 employees, 120 inpatient hospitals, 1600 outpatient therapy centers and 500 urgent care facilities, our employees are guided by a set of core values and cultural behaviors that drive our hospital teams to deliver an exceptional patient experience and an exceptional employee experience.   

Responsibilities

What you will do as a Payor Relations Specialist

We are looking for like-minded professionals who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right.

As the Payor Relations Specialist, you will manage the pre-certification and prior authorization of referrals scheduled for admission to our hospital.

Communication with Payors

  • Initiates and completes patient authorizations.
  • Obtains timely authorization of all patients requiring pre-certification and is accountable for conversion percentage and results.
  • Ensures all policies governing commercial pre-certification and authorization are followed to minimize financial risk.
  • Develops relationships that increase and stabilize conversion, as well as, generates referrals both locally and regionally.
  • Maintains relationship profile by payor for payor case managers and medical directors.

Collaborate with Business Development/Case Management

  • Encourages a smooth and effective hand-off of patients to Case Management to ensure continuity in patient care plan.
  • Serves as a member of the Business Development Team by educating the team on payor preference to avoid backtracking and rework.
  • Maintains and further develops relationships with customers, which may include but are not limited to, surveying for satisfaction with the work of Select Medical and off-site meetings with the customer.

Financial/Risk Responsibilities

  • Evaluates Commercial benefits as verified by the Central Business Office. Reviews benefits with Admissions Coordinator for possible risk and applies/completes written guidelines as necessary to reduce or manage risk.
  • Completes billing and reimbursement and shares it with the Admissions Coordinator and Case Management team.
Qualifications

We are seeking results-driven team players. Qualified candidates must be passionate about providing superior quality in all that they do.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • At least two (2) years of direct experience in third party reimbursement.
  • Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience working with Excel and databases
Additional Data

Why Join Us:

  • Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
  • Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP)  and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
  • Invest in Your Future:Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
  • Your Impact Matters:Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans.

Employment Type: OTHER