Director of RCM Strategic Initiatives

Welcome to Ovation Healthcare!

At Ovation Healthcare, we’ve been making local healthcare better for more than 40 years. Our mission is to strengthen independent community healthcare. We provide independent hospitals and health systems with the support, guidance and tech-enabled shared services needed to remain strong and viable. With a strong sense of purpose and commitment to operating excellence, we help rural healthcare providers fulfill their missions.

The Ovation Healthcare difference is the extraordinary combination of operations experience and consulting guidance that fulfills our mission of creating a sustainable future for healthcare organizations. Ovation Healthcare's vision is to be a dynamic, integrated professional services company delivering innovative and executable solutions through experience and thought leadership, while valuing trust, respect, and customer focused behavior.

We’re looking for talented, motivated professionals with a desire to help independent hospitals thrive. Working with Ovation Healthcare you will have the opportunity to collaborate with highly skilled subject matter specialists and operations executives, in a collegial atmosphere of professionalism and teamwork.

Ovation Healthcare's corporate headquarters is located in Brentwood, TN. For more information, visit https://ovationhc.com.

Summary:

The  Director of RCM Strategic Initiatives plays a pivotal role in driving key organizational initiatives, particularly in revenue cycle management (RCM) and enterprise-wide projects. This position requires exceptional analytical skills, project management expertise, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and compelling presentations for executive audiences. The ideal candidate will have a consulting-oriented background with strong communication and storytelling abilities, proven success leading cross-functional initiatives, and the ability to guide strategy execution in alignment with Ovation Healthcare’s mission.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic initiatives with a focus on RCM and operational performance improvement.
• Partner with senior executives and functional leaders to design and deliver strategic projects that align with organizational priorities.
• Develop high-quality deliverables including executive presentations, business cases, financial models, and analytics dashboards.
• Translate data and operational insights into clear, compelling stories to support decision-making at the C-suite and Board level.
• Provide structured project management support, including scope definition, workplan development, progress tracking, and risk management.
• Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful execution of strategic initiatives.
• Support organizational strategy development through market research, benchmarking, and analysis of emerging trends in healthcare and RCM.
• Act as a thought partner to leaders, providing insights and recommendations to improve organizational performance and drive results.
• Represent Ovation Healthcare with clients and stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism and strong relationship management skills.

Work Experience, Education, and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, healthcare administration, finance, or a related field required, or relevant experience
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in healthcare consulting, strategy, RCM leadership, or project management.
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects and working directly with executive leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle management operations and best practices.
• Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to build financial models and interpret complex data.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to create executive-level PowerPoint presentations and deliver persuasive recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong consulting toolkit, including problem-solving, structured thinking, and storytelling capabilities.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Reliable high-speed internet connection is required for all remote/hybrid positions.
• Must have access to stable Wi-Fi with sufficient bandwidth to support video conferencing, cloud-based tools, and other online work-related activities.
• A HIPAA-compliant work environment is required, including a secure workspace free from unauthorized access or interruptions, no use of public Wi-Fi unless connected through a secure company-provided VPN, and compliance with all applicable HIPAA privacy and security regulations.

Travel:

• 25%