Rural Healthcare Consultant – Regional Liaison

Rural Health Redesign Center (RHRC)

. Manage relationships with rural-relevant stakeholders, including healthcare providers, community organizations, and state and federal entities .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of hospital operations, including financial statements and regulatory requirements, while effectively managing relationships with diverse stakeholders in rural healthcare settings. Proficient in providing technical assistance and developing educational resources to address community needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Healthcare Leadership ExperienceKnowledge of CMS Conditions of ParticipationAdvanced Hospital Operations KnowledgeExcellent Communication SkillsProficiency with Microsoft Office

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Hard Skills

Hospital OperationsFinancial Statements AnalysisRegulatory Requirements KnowledgeTechnical Assistance ProvisionRural Health Issues FamiliarityInnovative Healthcare Solutions Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationDetail-OrientedSelf-Directed

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeVirtual Meeting Platforms

Industry Keywords

Rural HealthStakeholder EngagementCommunity OrganizationsHealthcare ProvidersState Offices of Rural Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage relationships with rural-relevant stakeholders, including healthcare providers, community organizations, and state and federal entities
Travel to client locations and relevant events to understand community needs
Work with RHRC team members to identify resources to develop or dispatch based on regional insights
Become familiar with CMS Rural Emergency Hospital Conditions of Participation and other hospital licensures
Support development of educational materials and resources
Establish relationships with stakeholder leadership and support communication with governance, communities, and other stakeholders
Educate stakeholders, communities, state offices of rural health, and relevant entities about RHRC services and programs
Serve as liaison between stakeholders and RHRC to identify technical assistance needs
Collaborate with Program Directors and project teams to provide technical assistance
Oversee technical assistance activities in the region
Attend virtual meetings with clients and stakeholders
Identify potential regional partners and service providers
Represent RHRC in the assigned region at relevant events, including hosting exhibit booths, attending sessions, and delivering public presentations
Establish relationships with State Offices of Rural Health and Flex coordinators
Provide insights on regional technical assistance and resource needs
Attend virtual RHRC team meetings
Assist with execution of RHRC program activities as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Report to the Regional Liaison Supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience as a health care leader at the Director level or above
Strong healthcare knowledge; familiarity with rural health issues and unique financial and operational challenges of rural hospitals preferred
Advanced knowledge of hospital operations, including financial statements, regulatory requirements, and strategic areas of opportunity
General knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation for hospital licensure (CAH, PPS, REH, etc.)
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
Self-directed and detail-oriented; able to work in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of innovative healthcare solutions
Ability to learn and grasp new concepts quickly
Demonstrated ability to foster positive work culture
Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal
Experience working in a remote environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Must have reliable internet
Willingness to travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel to client locations and relevant events
Remote work position
Full-time, exempt, 37.5-hour workweek
Professional development through exposure to rural healthcare technical assistance and resource development