Requirements
- 8–10+ years in managed care contracting, with a strong track record of leading negotiations with national and regional health plans
- Proven ability to secure competitive rates and structure complex agreements (FFS, VBC, risk-based)
- Established strategic payor relationships — you know who to call, and they pick up
- Deep understanding of reimbursement models, healthcare economics, and virtual care delivery
- Experience aligning contracting strategy with financial models, pricing, and operational realities
- Highly credible communicator who can operate at both executive and operator levels
- Comfortable in ambiguity — able to build structure where none exists and move quickly
Additional Information
- Wheel is committed to equal employment opportunities for all team members. Every decision we make regarding employment is solely based on merit, competence, and performance. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Research shows that underrepresented groups typically apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria listed. At Wheel, we encourage women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ job seekers to apply for positions even if they don’t check every box for the role.
