Vice President, Growth & Strategy, Care Management

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 of Growth & Strategy, Care Management

Reporting to: Senior Vice President, Operations

Job Summary: The Vice President of Growth & Strategy, Care Management, will lead the strategic expansion and performance of Essen Health Care’s Care Management business across New York. This executive-level role is responsible for developing and executing growth strategies, building and managing strategic partnerships, and driving operational and financial performance of the care management portfolio.

The ideal candidate is a results-driven healthcare leader who blends strategic vision, business development expertise, and operational execution to expand Essen’s care management footprint while delivering value to partner organizations and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Growth & Strategy

· Develop and execute a comprehensive growth strategy for Essen’s Care Management services across New York

· Identify new market opportunities, partnership models, and service lines to expand the care management footprint

· Build and manage a robust pipeline of partner practices and healthcare organizations

· Analyze market trends, payer dynamics, and regulatory changes to inform strategic planning

· Drive innovation in care management delivery models aligned with population health and value-based care initiatives

Partnership Development

· Identify, establish, and maintain strategic partnerships with primary care practices and healthcare organizations

· Negotiate and execute partnership agreements that align with organizational goals and ensure mutual benefit

· Serve as the senior relationship owner for partner organizations, ensuring strong engagement and performance

· Develop scalable partner recruitment and onboarding strategies to support growth targets

Operational Excellence

· Oversee care management operations across the partner network, ensuring consistent service delivery and quality standards

· Ensure regulatory compliance with NYS Medicaid managed care and care management requirements

· Develop and implement scalable processes for partner onboarding, training, and ongoing support

· Monitor performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives

Financial Performance

· Own revenue growth and profitability targets for the Care Management business line

· Monitor financial performance across partnerships and identify opportunities for optimization

· Develop pricing strategies, budgeting processes, and cost management initiatives

· Provide regular business performance reporting to executive leadership

Leadership & Collaboration

· Build, develop, and lead a high-performing, cross-functional team

· Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

· Collaborate with clinical, finance, compliance, legal, and operational leadership across the organization

· Serve as a key strategic advisor to executive leadership on care management growth initiatives

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

· 7+ years of progressive healthcare leadership experience in care management, population health, or value-based care

· Proven track record of driving business growth and strategic partnerships in healthcare

· Strong understanding of NYS Medicaid managed care and care management regulations

· Demonstrated P&L ownership and financial accountability

· Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills

· Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or related field strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

  Deep knowledge of the NYC/Bronx healthcare market and provider landscape

· Experience structuring and managing healthcare services agreements

· Background in scaling multi-site healthcare or care management operations

· Experience leading growth initiatives in complex healthcare environments

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.