About Altais:
At Altais, we’re on a mission to improve the healthcare experience for everyone—starting with the people who deliver it. We believe physicians should spend more time with patients and less time on administrative tasks. Through smarter technology, purpose-built tools, and a team-based model of care, we help doctors do what they do best: care for people.
Altais includes a network of physician-led organizations across California, including Brown & Toland Physicians, Altais Medical Group Riverside, and Family Care Specialists. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected healthcare system.
About the Role
Are you looking to join a fast-growing, dynamic team?
We’re a collaborative, purpose-driven group that’s passionate about transforming healthcare from the inside out. At Altais, we support one another, adapt quickly, and work with integrity as we build a better experience for physicians and their patients.
The Director, Contracting is responsible for developing, maintaining and expanding strategic relationships in multiple geographies with hospitals, physicians, ancillary and behavioral health providers. This will consist of managing, negotiating and executing contracts with the various provider types listed as well as implementation of such contracts all in pursuit of achieving the overall company strategy goals and initiatives.Additionally, this role will be responsible for leading a team with direct reports.
You will focus on:
Identify, develop, and implement corporate contracting strategies, business opportunities, and methodologies for contract negotiations, stabilizing health care costs and/or decrease expenses to remain within company budget
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key hospitals and network providers
Manages complex contracting and negotiations for fee for service and value-based reimbursements with network providers (e.g. Hospital systems, ancillaries, and large physician groups)
Performs analysis independently and coordinates with the Finance Division to review financial performance and healthcare costs of provider contracts
Lead complex contract implementations as well as identify and resolve issues around contracts
Creates and manages value-based contracting incentives and reimbursement methodologies that are quality and performance based
Leads in resolving elevated and complex contractual issues with internal and/or external customers
Participate in external provider meetings and internal operational meetings to continuously improve relationships, processes, operations and best practices
Oversees the development of accurate and timely internal communication around new and renewed managed care arrangements
Develop, evaluate, and interpret contract language terms to ensure language is consistent with company policies and applicable regulatory agencies
Oversight of all contract template revisions, partnering with Compliance and Legal to ensure templates are up to date
Creates and oversees all departmental and organization resource material applicable to Provider Contracting, i.e. Policies and Procedures, Provider Manual
Responsible for training contracting team on operational changes, department updates and upcoming projects
The Skills, Experience & Education You Bring
Bachelor's degree from accredited 4-year university or equivalent coursework or equivalent experience in managed healthcare related field. Master's preferred.
This role requires 10+ years professional managed healthcare administration experience, with 5+ years people management experience in healthcare / contracting related positions
Experience working in IPA / managed care setting
Strong financial acumen with proficiency in analyzing and interpreting financial trends
Proven contract preparation skills, with an in-depth knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal, PPO, HMO Commercial lines of business, various reimbursement methodologies and value-based contracting
The Base Salary for this position is$154,500 - $185,400/year
In addition, we provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.
Excellent medical, vision, and dental coverage
401k savings plan with a company match
Flexible time off and 9 Paid Holidays
This position will also be eligible to participate in our annual bonus program
You Share Our Mission & Values:
Compassion
We act with empathy and a deep respect for the challenges faced by physicians and their patients. Our work is driven by a genuinecommitment to improving lives and ensuring that care is delivered with dignity, understanding, and humanity.
Community
We foster a culture of collaboration--with physicians, patients across the healthcare ecosystem, and among our teams. By building strong,trusted relationships, we create a unified community focused on advancing patient care and physician well-being.
Leadership
We lead with integrity and vision, setting the standard for excellence in physician support and healthcare innovation. Through collaboration andexpertise, we empower others to lead, drive change, and shape the future of care.
Excellence
We are relentlessly focused, results-driven, and accountable for delivering measurable value to physicians and the patients they serve. Our highstandards reflect our commitment to excellence, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
Agility
We embrace change as a constant and respond swiftly to the evolving needs of the healthcare industry. With flexibility and forward-thinking,we adapt, innovate, and act decisively to keep physicians at the forefront.
Altais values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.
The anticipated pay range for this role is listed in our salary posting for transparency but may vary based on factors including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.
Altais and its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information you provide to us. Please refer to our ‘CPRA Privacy Notice for California Employees and Applicants’ to learn how we collect and process your personal information when you apply for a role with us.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.
