Provider Relations & Medicaid Network Development Manager | Wichita, KS | 78,000+ + Bonus

Salary: Starting at $78000 based on experience

Bonus Opportunity: Performance-based incentives available

Location: Wichita KS

Industry: Home Care / Medicaid Managed Care

We are seeking an experienced healthcare professional with established relationships within Kansas Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) provider networks or Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS).

This role is ideal for candidates currently working in Provider Relations Network Development Case Management Care Coordination Community Relations LTSS Waiver Programs or Managed Care who are interested in joining a rapidly growing home care organization and helping expand referral partnerships throughout Kansas.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience working for or alongside organizations such as Sunflower Health Plan UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kansas Healthy Blue Kansas Aetna Better Health of Kansas or similar Medicaid-focused healthcare organizations.

The Provider Relations & Medicaid Network Development Manager will be responsible for building relationships with referral sources managed care organizations waiver programs case managers discharge planners hospitals and community partners throughout the Wichita region and surrounding Kansas communities.

This position combines office-based operational responsibilities with community outreach and relationship development activities. The individual will work closely with leadership to expand referral partnerships strengthen managed care relationships and support continued organizational growth throughout Kansas.

Develop and maintain relationships with Medicaid managed care organizations provider networks and referral partners

Serve as a liaison between the organization and healthcare providers throughout Kansas

Identify new referral opportunities and market growth initiatives

Meet with case managers care coordinators social workers discharge planners hospitals rehabilitation facilities and community agencies

Support network development and strategic growth initiatives

Maintain knowledge of Kansas Medicaid programs HCBS waiver services LTSS and managed care initiatives

Assist leadership with strategic planning and business development activities

Experience in one or more of the following:

Provider Relations

Network Development

Managed Care

Medicaid Programs

LTSS (Long-Term Services and Supports)

Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

Waiver Programs

Case Management

Care Coordination

Community Outreach

Healthcare Business Development

Experience with organizations such as:

Sunflower Health Plan

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kansas

Healthy Blue Kansas

Aetna Better Health of Kansas

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)

Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)

Other Kansas Medicaid Managed Care Organizations

Healthcare industry experience required

Experience working with Medicaid populations strongly preferred

Existing relationships within Kansas healthcare networks preferred

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively

Ability to travel locally throughout the Wichita area and surrounding Kansas communities for meetings networking and referral development activities

Comfortable working both in an office environment and in the community with healthcare partners

Valid drivers license and reliable transportation

Starting salary of $78000 with bonus opportunity

Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Mileage reimbursement for business travel

Growing multi-state home care organization

Opportunity to help shape Kansas growth strategy

Significant visibility with executive leadership

Meaningful impact on access to care for Medicaid members

If you have experience building relationships within Kansas healthcare Medicaid managed care or provider networks and are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact we would welcome a confidential conversation.