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$74K - $99K/yr

The Payer Contracting Manager, Transplant Program is responsible for the strategic management of ... case rates, bundled payments, carve out agreements, and high acuity service reimbursement.

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What is a transplant case manager?

Transplant Case Managers are healthcare professionals who coordinate and oversee the care of patients before, during, and after organ or tissue transplantation. They act as a liaison between patients, families, medical teams, and insurance companies to ensure all aspects of the transplant process run smoothly. Their responsibilities include patient education, care planning, monitoring progress, and facilitating communication among all parties involved. By managing both the clinical and administrative aspects, they help improve patient outcomes and support successful transplants.

How does a transplant case manager typically collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during a patient's transplant journey?

A Transplant Case Manager works closely with a wide range of healthcare professionals, including surgeons, physicians, social workers, and pharmacists, to coordinate comprehensive care for transplant patients. They facilitate communication between teams, ensure timely scheduling of procedures and follow-ups, and advocate for the patient's needs throughout the process. Regular interdisciplinary meetings and case conferences are common, allowing the Case Manager to keep everyone informed and address any issues proactively, which is essential for positive patient outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a transplant case manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Transplant Case Manager, you need a background in nursing or social work, experience in case management, and strong knowledge of transplant protocols and regulations. Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems, care coordination tools, and relevant certifications such as Certified Case Manager (CCM) are typically required. Exceptional organizational skills, empathy, and effective communication are vital for managing complex patient journeys and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure seamless patient care, regulatory compliance, and positive outcomes throughout the transplant process.

What is the difference between Transplant Case Manager vs Organ Transplant Coordinator?

AspectTransplant Case ManagerOrgan Transplant Coordinator
CredentialsRN or social work license, transplant-specific trainingRN or allied health professional, transplant certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, transplant centers, outpatient clinicsHospitals, transplant programs, outpatient settings
Primary ResponsibilitiesPatient advocacy, education, coordinating care pre- and post-transplantManaging transplant procedures, coordinating organ allocation, patient assessments

Both roles involve working in transplant settings with similar credentials and environments. The Transplant Case Manager focuses on patient support and care coordination, while the Organ Transplant Coordinator primarily manages the transplant process and organ allocation. They often collaborate but have distinct responsibilities within the transplant team.

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Infographic showing various Transplant Case Manager job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution.

Payer Contracting Manager, Transplant Program

On-site, Remote

Intermountain Health

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$74K - $99K/yr

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Job description

Job Description:
The Payer Contracting Manager, Transplant Program is responsible for the strategic management of payer and specialty network relationships that support Intermountain Health's transplant programs. This role brings expertise in transplant reimbursement, specialty network contracting, and complex payer negotiations, partnering closely with business development and operational leaders to expand transplant outreach agreements, strengthen referral networks, and drive program growth.
The position oversees all aspects of assigned contracts, including negotiation support, contract and relationship management, reimbursement issue resolution, rate optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. This role serves as the primary contracting lead for transplant-related payer agreements across Intermountain Health.
This position can be performed remotely with business travel as-needed. Intermountain Health maintains employment registration in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming. Candidates in other locations may be considered. Currently, we are not hiring remote workers in the following states: CA, CT, HI, IL, MA, MN, NY, PA, RI, VT, and WA. Please note that a video interview through Microsoft Teams will be required as well as potential onsite interviews and meetings.
Essential Functions
  • Manages all aspects of assigned payer relationships, including supporting contract language negotiation and management, rate and methodology research and negotiation, dispute resolution, and relationship management.
  • Maintains ongoing expertise of all assigned contracts, including contract/amendment language and structure, rates, methodologies, and contracted providers/facilities.
  • Ensures all contract language, documentation, negotiation, payment rate, payment methodology, contract storage, and escalated contract issues follow Payer Contracting standard practices.
  • Represents Payer Contracting and Intermountain Health in key relationships, including leading Joint Operating Committees.
  • Establishes and maintains effective long-term relationships with highly aligned payers.
  • Coordinates with Finance and Revenue Cycle leadership for the implementation of risk-based contracting, and proactive care, strategies and initiatives.
  • Coordinates with Legal and Compliance to ensure contract accuracy, regulatory compliance, and language consistency.
  • Provides leadership and mentorship to Payer Contracting Managers.

Skills
  • Contracting Strategies
  • Healthcare Contracts
  • Negotiations
  • Payer Contracting
  • Proactive Care
  • Risk-based Contracting
  • Relationship Management
  • Managed Care
  • Legal Practices
  • Leadership

Minimum Qualifications
  • Experience leading and supporting complex negotiations.
  • Experience in a professional role that requiring effective verbal and written communication to present advanced topics in a clear, concise, polished, and professional manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize extensive amounts of data into clear and concise summaries without sacrificing material details.
  • Experience leading teams, including cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated experience mentoring teams and caregivers.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience negotiating complex payer agreements, transplant center of excellence arrangements, specialty network contracts, and/or other advanced reimbursement models, with a strong understanding of case rates, bundled payments, carve out agreements, and high acuity service reimbursement.

Additional Information
  • This is an exempt, full-time position. Pay offers are determined by prior years of relevant experience within the established pay range.
  • In addition to the annual salary, to show our commitment to you and assist with your transition,, we may offer a sign-on and relocation bonus when applicable. With this position, you are eligible to participate in the Annual Pay for Performance (AP4P) Plan. This plan enables Intermountain Health to provide leaders with an additional performance compensation opportunity. The AP4P award opportunities are calculated as a percentage of your base salary. Awards are paid out based on attainment of selected Board-approved goals.

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to travel on a frequent basis to negotiate contracts with payers.
  • Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
  • Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
  • Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.
  • May be expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:
Key Bank Tower, Nevada Central Office, Peaks Regional Office
Work City:
Salt Lake City
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$59.50 - $91.84
We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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