Clinical Strategy Specialist

Rural Health Redesign Center (RHRC)

. Collaborate with healthcare facility teams to assess organizations and clinical practices and identify improvement areas .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare strategy and innovation, particularly in rural healthcare settings, with a strong focus on data analysis, compliance, and educational program development. Capable of building relationships with diverse stakeholders and facilitating strategic planning to improve patient outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Healthcare Strategy And InnovationData Analysis And VisualizationTelehealth ExpertiseStrategic Planning FacilitationRegulatory Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Quantitative Data AnalysisQualitative Data AnalysisHealthcare Policy KnowledgeChronic Care ManagementCommunity Health ImprovementService Effectiveness StrategiesPerformance Metrics AnalysisEducational Program EvaluationAdult Learning PrinciplesStrategic Dashboard Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Facilitation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsIndependent Work AbilityService Oriented

Tools & Technologies

ExcelTableauPower BIMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree In Health Or Business DisciplineStrategy Development CertificationQuality/Process Improvement Certification

Industry Keywords

Rural HealthcarePopulation HealthHealthcare Delivery Best PracticesConsultative EnvironmentsMultidisciplinary Leadership Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with healthcare facility teams to assess organizations and clinical practices and identify improvement areas
Analyze healthcare data trends and performance metrics to identify quality-improvement opportunities
Develop innovative strategies to improve service effectiveness, efficiency, and community outcomes
Support implementation of protocols, guidelines, and technologies to improve patient outcomes and care delivery
Build relationships with physicians, nurses, administrators, and support staff
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines in collaboration with the RHRC compliance team
Translate qualitative and quantitative data into actionable strategy recommendations
Assist with and co-lead strategic planning retreats and stakeholder alignment sessions
Guide rural health leaders in developing multi-year plans
Develop and facilitate strategic leadership workshops
Monitor implementation of strategic and clinical plans through RHRC's online portal, providing accountability and coaching
Develop educational materials, resources, tools, and online-module content for rural healthcare providers
Conduct in-person and virtual training for hospital leaders, clinicians, ancillary staff, and other rural healthcare organizations
Apply adult learning principles to deliver education
Mentor and support training participants
Evaluate educational programs using feedback, assessments, and performance metrics
Track and report training outcomes and participant progress
Attend standing project-related and other RHRC meetings as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, public health, or related field required
5 years of experience in healthcare strategy and innovation, focused on rural healthcare settings, access, and population health
Experience working in both outpatient and inpatient settings
Specialized expertise in telehealth, mental and behavioral health, chronic care management, or related areas
Proficiency with Excel, Tableau, or Power BI for data visualization and strategic dashboard development
Proficiency with quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Experience using data to tell a story and drive executive-level decision-making
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Strong facilitation skills
Experience leading or facilitating strategic planning efforts, preferably with rural health or community-based healthcare organizations
Comfortable working in consultative environments and with multidisciplinary leadership teams
Knowledge of healthcare policy, regulatory requirements, and best practices in rural healthcare delivery
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and drive initiatives to measurable population health outcomes
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Service oriented
Reliable internet
Preferred: Master's degree in a health or business discipline (MHA, MPH, MBA)
Preferred: Formal training or certification in strategy development, quality/process improvement (Lean, Six Sigma), or program evaluation

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
FSA and DCAP
Occasional business travel for client engagements, team collaboration sessions, or organizational meetings (less than 20%)