Senior Network Development Contractor

At Curana Health, we’re on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults—and we’re looking for passionate people to help us do it.

As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions (including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans) proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities.

Founded in 2021, we’ve grown quickly—now serving 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states. Our team includes more than 1,000 clinicians alongside care coordinators, analysts, operators, and professionals from all backgrounds, all working together to deliver high-quality, proactive solutions for senior living operators and those they care for.

Ranked #147 on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, we’re just getting started. If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact on the senior healthcare landscape, you’re in the right place—and we look forward to working with you.

For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com.

Summary

Join our Provider Services team in a highly visible role focused on expanding and strengthening a Medicare-compliant provider network. As a Senior Network Development Contractor, you will combine provider contracting expertise with proactive business development to maintain network adequacy, support expansion into new counties, and build productive relationships with physician groups, hospitals, ancillary providers, and other complex healthcare organizations.

This is an opportunity for a self-directed professional who enjoys researching new markets, initiating provider outreach, communicating the value of network participation, and guiding prospects through negotiation and execution. You will join a collaborative, fully remote contracting team that supports employees across multiple time zones and values sound judgment, organization, and the ability to adapt to changing business priorities. Internal Job Title: Provider Contractor Senior

Why Join Us:

• Make a direct impact on access to care by building networks that support Medicare beneficiaries in new and existing markets.
• Own meaningful provider relationships from initial research and outreach through negotiation and contract execution.
• Work with a collaborative, fully remote team serving multiple time zones.
• Take on varied assignments that reward initiative, sound judgment, and independent decision-making.

What Success Looks Like:

• Achievement of network adequacy and contracting goals.
• Consistent execution of provider outreach and recruitment activities.
• Quality and timeliness of contract negotiations and implementations.
• Effective prioritization of opportunities resulting in measurable network expansion.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and sound business judgment in provider selection and contracting decisions.

Work Schedule: The ideal work hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, with some flexibility based on the candidate’s location.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruit, evaluate, contract with, and maintain physician, hospital, ancillary, and other provider relationships within assigned geographies.
• Help maintain network adequacy while supporting strategic expansion into new counties and markets.
• Research prospective providers, conduct due diligence, and independently prioritize outreach based on evolving network needs.
• Build relationships through cold calling, email outreach, and consultative conversations that clearly communicate the value of joining the network.
• Initiate, negotiate, and execute managed care contracts, including agreements involving complex providers and large medical groups.
• Explain contract terms, payment structures, and reimbursement rates to providers and assess the financial impact of proposed terms.
• Maintain accurate contracts, outreach activity, and supporting documentation within established tracking systems.
• Apply sound judgment in ambiguous situations while aligning decisions with department strategy, organizational objectives, established guidelines, and procedures.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote environment and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

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