Rural Health Transformation Provider Engagement Lead

Job Title: Rural Health Transformation Provider Engagement Lead Number of Positions: 1 Location: Nashville, TN Location Specifics: Hybrid Position Job Summary: At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation. At Delta Dental, we celebrate our All In culture. It’s a mindset, feeling and attitude we wrap around all that we do – from taking charge of our careers, to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community. This position is funded by a five-year grant and is expected to continue for the duration of the grant funding, up to five years. We are seeking a candidate who is interested in remaining in the position for that anticipated period. However, employment in this position is at will, and nothing in this posting creates a contract, guarantee of employment for any specific duration, or limitation on the employer’s right to end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law. Position Description: Leads strategic provider engagement and practice transformation efforts supporting Tennessee's Rural Health Transformation initiatives. Partners with participating providers and internal stakeholders to improve provider performance, access to care, quality outcomes, and program success. Primary Job Responsibilities: Develops provider engagement and practice transformation strategies aligned with Rural Health Transformation goals, provider performance, access measures, and community needs. Provides strategic support to Provider Specialists by preparing meeting materials, presentations, scorecards, talking points, educational resources, and follow-up action plans. Analyzes provider data, operational trends, and performance measures to identify performance gaps and translate findings into provider-specific recommendations, improvement plans, dashboards, and reports that establish accountability and track results. Advises Provider Specialists and providers on difficult conversations, escalations, operational barriers, and improvement opportunities affecting patient care, program participation, and provider performance. Develops best-practice frameworks, workflow recommendations, tools, templates, and consistent messaging that support effective provider engagement and sustainable practice transformation. Partners with providers and Provider Specialists to establish measurable goals, monitor progress, and support adoption of value-based care, population health, and quality improvement strategies. Develops and delivers provider education through workgroups, webinars, training sessions, and collaborative…