Kaiser Permanente / The Southeast Permanente Medical Grop (TSPMG) is hiring for a Sr. Consultant, Clinical Ops & Strategy candidate to join our group. The Senior Consultant, under the direction of the Senior Director, Clinical Operations and Strategy, leads strategic initiatives, performs business and financial analysis, as well as cost containment consulting initiatives for the Georgia Region. Serves as both a broad-based business advisor and a Project Manager in partnership with TSPMG & Health Plan executive sponsors and business owners. The senior consultant drives efficient and effective operations and improvements, while achieving high-priority business objectives and outcomes. This position typically manages 3 – 5 projects and consulting initiatives concurrently, in addition to handling several short term ad hoc strategic analysis. Projects generally span 6-18 months in duration and may require engagement of multiple Executive-level Sponsors and other leaders. Position takes accountability for all project work & functions independently with minimal guidance. Areas of focus will include, but will not be limited to, outside medical cost saving initiatives, strategic planning and implementation of organizational imperatives, department and inter-departmental initiatives, internalizations, and other work, as assigned.

Minimum Education

• MBA or Master Degree in related healthcare field

Preferred Education

• Ability to use SQL for various analyses and business case development
• Experience with claims and other financial analysis
• Project Management certification or degree

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications

• 7+ years of consulting or similar experience within the healthcare industry
• Excellent demonstrated consulting, project management and analytical skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability with proven record producing results, satisfying customers, reaching performance goals
• Ability to establish positive, professional relationships with executives, senior leadership, physician and nurse leaders and other team members
• Demonstrated use and interpretation of quantitative reports and analysis
• Analytical skills utilizing Microsoft Office applications or similar applications to analyze large volumes of information
• Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as strategic and systems thinking capability
• Demonstrate proven track record of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications

• Work experience in large multi-specialty medical group business practices
• Proven track record of achieving objectives through motivating and leading teams
• Proficient with the use of Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Partners with key stakeholders in research, analysis, work plan development, risk mitigation, and project management of outside medical initiatives, internalizations, implementations, perioperative initiatives, and other high priority projects. Assist in the implementation of process improvement projects if improvements or projected ROI is not being realized.
• Analyzes outside medical spend, develops business cases, and presents and defends the cases, as per the determined KPGA process. Designs and delivers robust analytical models for strategic initiatives.
• Serves as a business advisor, demonstrating strong business acumen and healthcare industry expertise.
• Facilitates communication and leads problem resolution between interdepartmental groups across TSPMG, Health Plan, and interdisciplinary groups to understand the issues and work through possible solutions.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative, results-oriented relationships with Associate Medical Directors, Chiefs, Area Chiefs, Primary Care and Specialty Care Directors, Business
• Operations Managers, Physician Directors and other medical group and health plan stakeholders.
• Partners with TSPMG reporting resources to obtain needed data and project dashboards or reports for physician level and leadership review. Monitors key performance metrics and develops approaches and recommendations for spread or intervention.

The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG) is one of Georgia’s largest independent, physician-owned, multi-specialty medical groups. More than 600 physicians and 200 associate practitioners work together in a unique integrated care model to provide high-quality care to over 315,000 Kaiser Permanente members. Care is delivered at 26 medical offices featuring state-of-the-art equipment, labs, imaging services, and pharmacies. We also provide surgical services and around the clock care at some of the area’s top hospitals.

TSPMG offers a competitive salary, a generous retirement package, paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, long and short-term disability, relocation allowance, and more. We also offer numerous clinical and non-clinical learning opportunities and physician leadership development.

Atlanta, our home for more than 30 years, is a thriving metropolis that blends southern charm with modern art, music and culture. Learn more about our beautiful southern city at www.atlanta.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We maintain a drug and nicotine free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.