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. 
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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

Director, Political Affairs - Government Relations

AHCA/NCAL is seeking a Director of Political Affairs to improve lives by delivering solutions for quality care by managing the Association's political action committee (PAC). Responsible for the growth of a vigorous corporate money account and associated political programs. This role also participates in creating initiatives at the federal level to advocate for policies favorable to the long-term care community.

Qualifications & Skills:
B.A. plus minimum of 5 years’ related government affairs experience, preferably in a health and public policy-related field. Exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external audiences. Knowledge of, and extensive experience with the legislative and regulatory process. Significant experience in political fundraising and a complete understanding of the legal requirements of federal fundraising.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Develop relationships with members of Congress, their senior staff, key executive branch officials, state legislators and/or government relations representatives from other groups that foster access to the policymaking process and the understanding of complex issues.
  • Routinely communicates to the membership on activities of the department and developments on Capitol Hill.
  • Prepare both the PAC disbursement budget for approval and actively engages is direct candidate outreach and events
  • In conjunction with the Senior VP, Policy and Government Relations, develops a fundraising program which meets PAC goals and contributes to overall advocacy program by involving the PAIC Board, State Executives, Association Membership and other members of the GR team.
  • Serve as a PAC contact and information source for lobbyists and other staff.
  • Maintains strong relationships with donors at every level and coordinates giving plans that align with association goals.
  • Active in the DC political community raising awareness and seeking opportunities to strategically advance AHCA’s mission to deliver solutions for quality care.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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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Research Associate – Research

AHCA/NCAL is seeking a Research Associate that improves lives by delivering solutions for quality care through the analysis, aggregation, and dissemination of data to Network members. This role will help networks measure performance, pursue clinical integration and become more efficient and effective in achieving better outcomes for residents, families, and staff in long-term care facilities.

Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred, ideally in Public Health, Public Policy, Public Administration, Health Administration, or other related health care field. One to three years of experience working with data, which can include graduate coursework and internships.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Applicants must be able to manage processes and summarize data to support the Networks objectives. The associate will be responsible for the following:
  • Summarize data on key clinical, quality and efficiency measures in writing and graphs
  • Analyze and summarize performance on Network Incentive Programs
  • Update and build PowerBI reports for internal and external stakeholders
  • Calculate performance on VBR and Alternative payment models as well as develop formulas to determine/project performance against benchmarks and financial bonuses.
  • Develop methods to rank and identify providers performance on a range of metrics against different benchmarks
  • Develop automated reports based on updated data provided by health plans, providers or Federal Agencies.
  • Create methods to display data and individual provider performance to help more easily identify high and low performing providers
  • Other duties as assigned
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Contact Us
AHCA/NCAL will not accept unsolicited resumes for positions not listed. If you have question​s, please email us. 

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