Responsibilities for the Program Lead - Rural Health Sustainable Access Include:** + Assess and support rural healthcare delivery models, identifying opportunities to improve access, efficiency, and sustainability + Design and implement innovative care models, including shared services, regional partnerships, telehealth integration, and coordinated care networks + Facilitate partnerships between rural providers, health systems, and community organizations to expand access to primary, specialty, and emergency care + Support development of operational and financial sustainability strategies, including service line optimization and resource-sharing models + Translate federal and state funding priorities (e.g., CMS, HRSA) into actionable program designs and implementation plans + Lead stakeholder engagement efforts, including workshops, interviews, and collaborative planning sessions + Develop strategic plans, roadmaps, and implementation frameworks that support long-term system viability + Identify and implement technology-enabled solutions (e.g., telehealth, data sharing, care coordination platforms) + Produce executive-level deliverables, including reports, presentations, and performance dashboards + Support monitoring and evaluation of access and sustainability outcomes **Qualifications for the Program Lead - Rural Health Sustainable Access Include:** + Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business, Health Policy, or a related field + 10+ years of professional experience in healthcare delivery, system transformation, or consulting + Demonstrated experience working with rural health systems, critical access hospitals, health systems, or public health agencies + Experience with healthcare operations, access to care initiatives, or care model redesign + Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation experience, including work with executive and cross-sector partners **Preferred Qualifications for the Program Lead - Rural health Sustainable Access Include:** + Master's degree (MHA, MPH, MBA, or related field) + Experience supporting federally funded programs (e.g., CMS, HRSA, value-based care initiatives) + Familiarity with rural health policy, reimbursement models, and access challenges + Experience with telehealth, network development, or integrated delivery systems + Background in data analytics, performance improvement, or healthcare financial modeling **Compensation for the Program Lead - Rural Health Sustainable Access Includes:** + Salary range of $75-$125/hr. The **Program Lead - Rural Health Sustainable Access** will support initiatives aligned with efforts to strengthen rural healthcare systems by improving operational efficiency, enhancing care delivery models, and fostering partnerships that ensure long-term access to high-quality services.