Transformation Program Manager Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

About this Job The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is seeking a collaborative and innovative professional to support the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a statewide initiative focused on strengthening healthcare access and sustainability in Louisiana's rural communities. In this role, you will collaborate with healthcare providers, health systems, payers, and community partners to develop innovative care models, improve health outcomes, and advance transformative initiatives that benefit communities across Louisiana.

If you're driven to improve healthcare delivery and create meaningful change for communities across Louisiana, we encourage you to apply and be part of this transformative effort. This position is filled as a Job Appointment (JA), a temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months. Selection into this position does not constitute a permanent appointment, and continued employment beyond the appointment period is not guaranteed.

Minimum Qualifications Seven years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus three years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Support the development and implementation of innovative care delivery and value-based care initiatives. Work with providers, payers, health systems, and community organizations to improve care coordination and outcomes.

Monitor program performance, quality measures, utilization trends, and financial results. Assist with development of pilot programs, grant opportunities, and payment reform strategies. Facilitate stakeholder engagement and support participating organizations.

Prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations for executive leadership. Position-Specific Details: Preferred Experience/Skills Experience with value-based care, population health, care management, or alternative payment models. Experience working with Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Clinically Integrated Networks (CINs), Independent Practice Associations (IPAs), or healthcare consulting organizations.

Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare payment systems. Understanding of provider reimbursement methodologies, healthcare finance, and revenue cycle operations. Experience with payer-provider contracting, quality improvement, utilization management, or healthcare transformation initiatives.

Location: Office of the Secretary / Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability / East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months). Current classified state employees should carefully consider the temporary nature of this Job Appointment. Acceptance of a temporary appointment may affect leave balances in accordance with applicable Civil Service rules and agency policy.

Applicants are encouraged to review the implications of accepting a temporary appointment before applying. Cost Center: 3071220300 Position Number(s): 50693060, 50693061 How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. * Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education)

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: Shambrielle Pooler Shambrielle.Pooler@la.gov LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-342-6477 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218

LDH supports Louisiana's commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here. LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees.

Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.