Job DescriptionUpstream Rehabilitation, is looking for a Senior Contracting Professional to join our team!

 

Position Summary:

Reporting into the SVP of Payor Contracting, the Senior Contracting Professional is a seasoned and strategic position leading high-impact procurement and contracting initiatives for Upstream Rehabilitation. In this pivotal role, you’ll assess existing agreements and spearhead the negotiation of competitive rate structures that support the organization’s operational and financial goals. Success in this position requires a solid command of contract fundamentals, along with fluency in key concepts such as standard terminology, rate structures, fee schedules, and payment methodologies.

This position is responsible for supporting the mission, vision, and values of Upstream Rehabilitation. 

Responsibilities:

Contract Assessment and Review: Assess existing agreementsNegotiation: Leading or participating in contract negotiations with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders as you spearhead the negotiation of competitive rate structures that support the organization’s operational and financial goals.Contract Fundamentals and Management: Solid command of contract fundamentals, including the development, negotiation, execution, and managing the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting to closeout.Payer Relations Concepts: Fluency in key concepts such as standard terminology, rate structures, fee schedules, and payment methodologies.Contract Drafting and Review: Creating and revising contract language, ensuring accuracy, and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.Budget Monitoring: Overseeing contract budgets and ensuring financial accountability.Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, or a related field.5+ years of experience in contract administration or management, with increasing levels of responsibility.Proficiency in using contract lifecycle management (CLM) software management software and tools.Proficiency in managing the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting to closeout.Identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks associated with contracts.Managing multiple contracts and priorities simultaneously, often under tight deadlines, with meticulous attention to details.Desire to collaborate, build, and maintain relationships with associates across various departments.Exceptional, clear and effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Healthcare industry backgroundExperience with HIPAA

Physical Requirements:

This position is subject to inside environmental conditions: protections from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes; exposed to noise consistent with indoor environment.This is a full-time position operating within normal business hours Monday through Friday, with an expectation of minimum of 40 hours per week; May be required to attend special events some evenings and weekends, or work additional hours as needed.This position is subject to sedentary work.Constantly sits, with ability to interchange with standing as needed.Constantly communicates with associates, must be able to hear and speak to accurately exchange information in these situations.Frequently operates a computer and other office equipment such as printers, phone, keyboard, mouse and copy machines using gross and fine manipulation.Constantly uses repetitive motions to type.Must be able to constantly view computer screen (near acuity) and read items on screen.Must have ability to comprehend information provided, use judgement to appropriately respond in various situations.Occasionally walks, stands, pushes or pulls 0-20 lbs., lifts 0-20 lbs. from floor to waist; carries, pushes, and pulls 0-20 lbs.Rarely crawls, crouches, kneels, stoops, climbs stairs or ladders, reaches above shoulder height, lifts under 10 lbs. from waist to shoulder.

 

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of all duties that may be required of the incumbent and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.  Incumbents must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and that, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable associates with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. 

A network of over 1200 clinics from coast to coast, 26 brand partners, that leads the outpatient physical therapy field. The Upstream family offers something for every clinician- continue your educational training through our mentorship or residency programs, find a path to ownership by becoming a partner in one of our clinics, share your knowledge with others as a clinical instructor, lead a team by advancing in to leadership, make an impact on the community with our advocacy partnerships, and more.

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Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates.  Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.