[Hiring] Healthcare Contracts Manager @OrthoVirginia

Role Description

As our Healthcare Contracts Manager, you'll lead payer contracting strategy from negotiation through implementation, securing agreements that support financial performance, operational goals, and long-term growth. This is an opportunity to play a highly visible role, collaborating with leaders across the organization while building strong relationships with payers and provider partners.

What You'll Do

• Contract Development & Negotiation
  • Lead the negotiation, execution, and management of contracts across commercial, government, and other payer relationships.
  • Identify opportunities to expand payer access and strengthen market coverage.
  • Evaluate reimbursement methodologies, utilization trends, and financial performance to support contract strategy.
  • Ensure agreements align with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Contract Lifecycle Management
  • Manage the full contract lifecycle, from planning and negotiation through implementation and ongoing administration.
  • Coordinate internal review and approval processes for contract execution.
  • Maintain contract documentation and ensure timely management of renewals, amendments, and termination deadlines.
  • Develop processes and tracking tools to support effective contract oversight.
• Relationship Management
  • Build and maintain productive relationships with payer partners and internal stakeholders.
  • Partner with leadership to identify opportunities for contract optimization and network growth.
  • Review fee schedules and contract language to ensure competitiveness and alignment with organizational needs.
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Serve as a trusted resource on contract terms, reimbursement methodologies, and payer policies.
  • Communicate contract updates and payer changes to operational, billing, and revenue cycle teams.
  • Support strategic initiatives by providing contracting expertise and market insights.
• Reporting & Analytics
  • Monitor contract performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Prepare regular reports and updates on contracting activities and key initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate contract data within internal systems and databases.
  • Support special projects and contracting-related initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 3 years of healthcare payer contracting experience.
• Proven contract negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, payer operations, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Epic.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with health plans, MSOs, IPAs, or TPAs.
• Experience with reimbursement analysis, network development, and market expansion initiatives.

Compensation

Compensation Range for this position: $83,000.00 - $124,500.00. Compensation for this role will be based on several factors, including the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, certifications, geography/market, and internal equity considerations.

Company Description

At OrthoVirginia, you’re part of a team dedicated to delivering expert orthopedic and therapy care across the state. As Virginia’s largest provider of musculoskeletal care, we offer full-time and part-time opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• More than 159 physicians in over 35 locations.
• Leader in orthopedic surgery, non-surgical care, and physical, hand, and occupational therapy.
• Nationally recognized specialists treat a full range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.