Careers at AHCA/NCAL

The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) represents the long-term care community to the nation at large – to government, business leaders, and the public. AHCA/NCAL is a non-profit federation of affiliated state health organizations, together representing more than 15,000 assisted living, nursing facility, developmentally disabled and subacute care providers that care for more than 1.5 million elderly and disabled individuals nationally.

AHCA/NCAL offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, disability, and long-term care insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, flexible hours, education assistance, and more.

AHCA/NCAL will not accept unsolicited resumes for positions not listed.

AHCA/NCAL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Mission

Improving Lives by Delivering Solutions for Quality Care

Our Core Values

We act with compassion and understanding.

We set goals and measure outcomes.

We seek opportunities to improve.

We are ALL Part of the Solution

By delivering solutions for quality care, AHCA/NCAL seeks to improve the lives of all those connected with our member centers. We celebrate that those lives are not all the same. We are a stronger association and profession when a diverse group of voices contribute. This value is reflected in our actions and decisions. We continually strive to promote inclusion and equity for all those connected with AHCA/NCAL and the long term and post-acute care profession.

This includes, but is not limited to, people of diverse:

Race
Nationality
Ethnicity
Gender Identity
Age
Religion
Ability
Education
Learning Style
Sexual Orientation, and
Professional Attainment

Position Announcements

Contracting Manager – Integrated Networks

AHCA/NCAL is seeking a Contracting Manager to improve lives by delivering solutions for quality care by supporting high-quality care through supporting the contracting efforts of AHCA/NCAL Solutions networks. The position supports payer negotiations, assists with the development of Alternative Payment Models, and manages contract education and support for assigned Networks.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree in a related field preferred.
Minimum 5 years of healthcare experience required, including knowledge of post-acute care.
Proven experience in network development, payer contracting, and negotiation required.
Value-based reimbursement experience strongly preferred.
Project management experience required, with ability to prioritize, plan, and execute multiple initiatives effectively.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Support contract negotiation activities with payers, including messenger model coordination, contract implementation tasks, and ongoing contract administration under the direction of the Senior Director of Network Management and Senior Director of National Contracting.
Support the development of Alternative Payment Models, including both downside risk (e.g. episodic payment models) and upside only (e.g. incentive payments) models.
Promote Network participation in population health management models, such as ACO and ISNP.
Identify new and innovative opportunities to drive value for Network members.
Assist in preparing materials and analyses to support health plan agreements aligned with AHCA/NCAL standards and industry best practices.
Assist with the development, documentation, and implementation of innovative contracting models—such as value-based contracts, episodic payment models, and case rates—under the guidance of the Senior Director of National Contracting.
Collaborate with the Senior Director of Network Management by supporting key account management activities, preparing payer scorecards, and coordinating regular reviews.
Support members in maximizing contract outcomes by developing contract education and resources and conducting individual contract reviews.
Assist in identifying, tracking, and escalating contract- and payment-related issues within network agreements to appropriate leadership.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

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Coordinator – Quality & Regulatory

AHCA/NCAL is seeking a Coordinator to improve lives by delivering solutions for quality care by providing administrative support to the Quality & Regulatory team.

Qualifications & Skills:

BA strongly preferred, experience considered in lieu of degree.
Strong Computer skills required.
A strong use of how to use data to make decisions.
A detail-oriented approach.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Familiarity with LTC issues preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Member Support & Communication

Manage quality initiative and quality award inboxes and coordinate the process for how other staff assist. Identify and implement process improvements as needed.
Assist with department projects as needed, including communication with facility members, state affiliates, or other stakeholders.

Project Management & Process Coordination

With support from Quality & Regulatory staff leads, support, coordinate, research, and summarize time-sensitive projects as designated.
With assistance from staff leads, plan and estimate the work and timelines involved in each project, monitor and report progress, identify risks, and manage changes as they arise.

Quality Award Support

Support accomplishment of the Quality Award Strategic Plan by leading or supporting Quality Award Board charter team(s).
Support technical and originality checks for Quality Award applications.

Regulatory & Policy Support

Assist with regulatory projects such as conducting research, collecting and organizing data, analyzing key themes.

Administrative & Operational Support

Organize and maintain electronic file structures and databases.
Provide day-to-day support to Quality & Regulatory Staff.
Other duties as assigned.

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Interim Senior Director of Network Management – Integrated Networks

AHCA/NCAL is seeking an Interim Senior Director of Network Management to improve lives by delivering solutions for quality care by providing strategic leadership and day-to-day operations of AHCA/NCAL Solutions contracted network(s). The Interim Senior Director has temporary responsibility for the performance, sustainability, and outcomes of their assigned Network(s). This temporary role supports the Board of Managers and all related committees and is accountable for supporting contract negotiation and implementation support, clinical integration efforts, credentialing and other core Network functions.

Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree required, graduate degree in related field preferred. A minimum of five years of healthcare experience required. Post acute care knowledge required. Network Development, payer contract, payer negotiation experience a plus. Project management experience required. Ability to effectively prioritize, plan, manage and execute a variety of projects required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Support the Board of Managers by coordinating meeting agenda development to promote meaningful engagement, facilitating the annual goal-setting process, and ensuring administrative compliance with Board activities as outlined in the Operating Agreement and Participation Agreement.
Establish and support Network committees (including Quality, Contracting, and Compliance Committees) in alignment with Board direction and Network priorities.
Ensure operational compliance with all elements of the Operating Agreement and Participation Agreement.
In partnership with the Clinical Care Manager and Medical Director, advance clinical integration activities as directed by the Network and its Board.
In collaboration with the assigned Contracting team members, manage payer contract negotiations under messenger or CIN models, facilitate contract implementation, and oversee ongoing contract administration.
Oversee the identification and development of contract education opportunities for Network members to support understanding, adoption and how to maximize value of negotiated agreements.
Assist with contract and payment issue resolution related to Network-negotiated agreements.
Develop and execute Network strategy, aligning operational priorities with Board-approved goals and performance expectations.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

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Careers at AHCA/NCAL

Our Mission

Our Core Values

We are ALL Part of the Solution

Position Announcements

Contracting Manager – Integrated Networks

Coordinator – Quality & Regulatory

Interim Senior Director of Network Management – Integrated Networks

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