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Managing Consultant, Clinical and Operational Improvement

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
102K-170K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
102K-170K Annually
Mid level
Lead healthcare operational improvement engagements for providers and payers by redesigning workflows, optimizing resource utilization, reducing clinical variation, and delivering measurable financial and clinical results. Perform complex data and business process analysis, manage projects, create deliverables (SOWs, project plans, proposals), build client relationships, and apply subject-matter expertise and technology/AI-enabled tools to drive performance improvement.
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Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 75%+


Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

The Guidehouse Commercial Healthcare Payer/Provider Advisory candidate will have experience in the healthcare industry, preferably in performance improvement within Hospitals, Health Plans or Physician Groups. The Managing Consultant will work directly with clients to measurably improve their operational outcomes through a mix of workflow redesign strategies, improvement in resource utilization and reduction in variation in care. This is accomplished by leveraging a deep understanding of health system and ambulatory operational best practices supported by data.

He/she will work on the Guidehouse Commercial Healthcare Advisory team driving financial, clinical and operational improvement at client provider organizations through a combination of data and business process analysis, project management, and deliverable creation. He/she will have subject matter expertise in at least one of our solution areas and business acumen to become a recognized, credible, and trusted partner to our clients.

What You Will Need:

  • Curiosity and enthusiasm with client and Guidehouse teams to assess and implement improvement opportunities relevant in the client environment

  • Conduct relevant research, perform complex analytics on large data sets, and draw conclusions / make relevant recommendations based on analyses performed

  • Clearly articulates financial results of projects and speaks about process and sub-process measures for more than one area

  • Establishes account management relationships with key client counterparts

  • Identifies key industry issues and assists to develop practice response

  • Assists in delivering Statements of Work, Project Plans, Writes Proposals, Presents to Client Executive in certain situations;

  • Actively works to expand consulting skills and professional development through training courses, mentoring, and interaction with clients

  • Minimum bachelor’s degree, graduate degree preferred.

  • Minimum 4-6+ years’ relevant work experience

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

  • Strong written and oral communication skills

  • Previous consulting or health system leadership experience

  • Strong understanding of technology, tools and use of AI in client environments

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Strong client leadership skills and ability to assist in selling add-on work and recognize business development opportunities

  • Demonstrated ability to work in challenging situations and remain a good teammate

  • Demonstrated ability leading successful teams and managing through conflict

  • Ability to complete projects with attention to detail on tight timelines

  • Assures high quality work by taking advantage of learning opportunities and self-motivated

  • Communicates effectively and demonstrates leadership role with physicians, clinicians, administrators, colleagues, and fellow Guidehouse resources

  • Ability to travel up to 75% of the time

The annual salary range for this position is $102,000.00-$170,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [email protected].  Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.  Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [email protected]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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