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How much do manager provider engagement jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager provider engagement in the United States is $77,797.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Manager Provider Engagement?

A Manager Provider Engagement is a leadership role within healthcare organizations responsible for building and maintaining positive relationships with healthcare providers, such as doctors, clinics, and hospitals. They develop strategies to improve communication, collaboration, and satisfaction among providers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Their work often involves overseeing provider networks, addressing concerns, and implementing programs to enhance provider performance and engagement. This role is key in supporting quality patient care and efficient healthcare delivery.

What is the difference between Manager Provider Engagement vs Provider Relations Manager?

AspectManager Provider EngagementProvider Relations Manager
Primary FocusEngaging healthcare providers, building partnerships, and increasing provider participationManaging provider relationships, resolving issues, and ensuring provider satisfaction
ResponsibilitiesOutreach, onboarding, and strategic engagement of providersAddressing provider concerns, contract negotiations, and maintaining ongoing relations
Work EnvironmentHealthcare organizations, insurance companies, or managed care settingsHealthcare networks, insurance firms, or provider organizations

While both roles involve working with healthcare providers, the Manager Provider Engagement primarily focuses on proactive outreach and partnership development, whereas the Provider Relations Manager concentrates on maintaining and resolving ongoing provider issues. Both roles are essential for fostering strong provider networks but differ in their core functions and daily activities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Manager Provider Engagement, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Manager Provider Engagement, you need a strong background in healthcare management, provider relations, and project coordination, often supported by a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or a related field. Familiarity with CRM systems, data analytics tools, and knowledge of healthcare regulations are typically required, and certifications like Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) can be advantageous. Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills help build positive relationships and foster collaboration with healthcare providers. These skills ensure efficient provider network management, improved service quality, and alignment with organizational goals.

How does a Manager Provider Engagement typically collaborate with healthcare providers to drive quality improvement initiatives?

A Manager Provider Engagement works closely with healthcare providers to foster strong relationships and encourage participation in quality improvement programs. This often involves organizing regular meetings, providing feedback on performance metrics, and facilitating training or resources to support best practices. The role requires balancing the needs of the health plan with the interests of providers, addressing concerns, and collaboratively identifying opportunities for better patient outcomes. Successful collaboration hinges on clear communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to quality care.
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Infographic showing various Manager Provider Engagement job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $77,797 per year, or $37.4 per hour.
Sr. Provider Engagement Specialist - Roanoke, VA

Sr. Provider Engagement Specialist - Roanoke, VA

UnitedHealth Group

Roanoke, VA • On-site

$36K - $42K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

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This position functions as a subject matter expert in Client Service operations. This position strives to bring consistency and experience to existing Provider Engagement Specialists in the local market by analyzing, reviewing, forecasting, trending, and presenting information for operational and business planning. This position will organize and assist assigned provider groups and/or financial pools, as well as fellow account managers, in achieving short and long term operational/strategic business goals/ by developing, enhancing and maintaining operational information and models. They also develop and implement, in conjunction with the local Client Services Associate Director and/or Director, effective/strategic business solutions through research and analysis of data and business processes. The Senior Provider Engagement Specialist will develop and sustain a solid day-to-day relationship with stakeholders, the providers, and office staff to effectively implement business solutions developed by the Optum leadership team. The Senior Provider Engagement Specialist is accountable for overall performance and profitability for their assigned provider groups and/or financial pools.
Essential Job Functions
  • Analyze risk pool and/or provider group performance to determine areas of focus or improvement opportunities, to include performing analysis of financial statements and other metric-related report to determine areas of focus or improvement opportunities
  • Develops strategies and create action plans that align provider pools and groups with company initiatives, goals (revenue and expense) and quality outcomes
  • Drive processes and improvement initiatives that directly impact revenue, HEDIS/STAR measures and quality metrics, coding and documentation process and educational improvements
  • Use and analyze data to identify trends, patterns and opportunities for the business and clients, and collaborating and/or participating in discussions with colleagues and business partners to identify potential root cause of issues
  • Collaborates with internal clinical services teams, alongside Client Services leaders, to monitor utilization trends and risk pools to assist with developing strategic plans to improve performance
  • Assists provider groups with investigating standard and non-standard requests and problems, to include claims and member support services
  • Maintains effective support services by working effectively with the Director of Client Services, Regional Medical Director, Clinical Services team, Operations and other corporate departments
  • Demonstrate understanding of providers' business goals and strategies in order to facilitate the analysis and resolution of their issues
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned

If you are located in Roanoke, VA, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Data analysis required to support, compile and report key information
  • Drive processes and technology improvement initiatives that directly impact Revenue, HEDIS/STAR measures and Quality Metrics, using standard project methodology (requirements, design, test, etc.)
  • Use data to identify trends, patterns and opportunities for the business and clients. Develop business strategies in line with company strategic initiatives
  • Engage provider staff and providers in analysis and evaluation of functional models and process improvements; identify dependencies and priorities
  • Evaluate and drive processes, provider relationships and implementation plans
  • Produce, publish and distribute scheduled and ad-hoc client and operational reports relating to the development and performance of products
  • Collaborate with other Client Services leads to foster teamwork and build consistency throughout the market
  • Serves as a liaison to the health plan and all customers
  • Requires solid presentation skills, problem solving and ability to manage conflict and identify resolutions quickly
  • Have the ability to communicate well with physicians, staff and internal departments

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in a related medical field or health plan setting (network management, contracting and/or recruitment, provider relations or in medical practice)
  • Experience with Medicare health care operations including HEDIS, CMS reimbursement models, and Medicare Advantage
  • Experience developing long-term positive working relationships
  • Experience communicating and facilitating strategic meetings with groups of all sizes
  • Experience working independently, using good judgment and decision-making
  • Experience conducting performance evaluations to identify performance measures or indicators and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals
  • Experience resolving complete problems and evaluating options to implement solutions
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws relating to Medicare
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Reliable transportation and ability and willingness to travel, both locally in assigned territory and non-locally, as determined by business need up to 70%
  • Permanent residence within a commutable distance to Roanoke, VA

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of healthcare management experience
  • Experience acting as a mentor to others
  • Client Management experience

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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