Nest Health is seeking a proactive Data Scientist to advance analytic capabilities beyond descriptive reporting into predictive modeling and AI-driven insights. This role will be pivotal in leveraging healthcare and operational data to forecast trends, optimize resource allocation, and improve patient outcomes in a value-based care environment.
What You'll Do
- Build and deploy predictive models that drive core business decisions, such as patient risk stratification and churn prediction to operational efficiency and workforce optimization.
- Conduct statistical analyses and hypothesis testing to inform strategic initiatives.
- Build simulation models for workforce planning and cost optimization.
- Partner with Data Engineering to ensure robust data pipelines and feature stores.
- Work closely with Reporting & Analytics team to integrate predictive insights into dashboards.
- Document methodologies, assumptions, and validation processes for audit readiness.
- Identify and explore AI-driven automation opportunities across clinical and operational workflows, proactively surfacing new use cases where data can drive impact.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years in data science or advanced analytics
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and ML frameworks
- Experience with cloud-based infrastructure
- Familiarity with visualization and BI tools
- Strong communication skills to translate complex concepts into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
Nice to Have
- Experience in healthcare or value-based care
- Solid understanding of healthcare data and Value Based Care models
Technical Stack
- Python
- SQL
- ML frameworks
- Cloud-based infrastructure
- Visualization and BI tools
Team & Environment
Collaborate with Product, Data Engineering, Analytics, Operations and Clinical teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Employer-sponsored health, dental, and life options
- Generous PTO
- Family-centric health support with access to Lyric’s comprehensive services
- Company supported Parental Leave for both primary/non-primary caregivers
- Reimbursement for work-related vehicle expenses, including commuting and travel costs
- Up to $3,000/year Tuition Reimbursement
- Employer sponsored short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Enrollment in 401(k) Retirement Plan through Human Interest
Nest Health celebrates the diversity of our patient population and seeks diversity on our team. We are an equal opportunity employer, indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics.
