Senior Vice President, Value Based Care

This leader is a results-oriented executive responsible for the strategy and performance of our entire VBC business portfolio, including commercial contracts, full-risk Medicare Advantage, and REACH.In this role, you will guide teams, empower providers, and shape the operating platform that allows practices to thrive within risk-based arrangements. As the largest clinically integrated network for primary care providers in Texas, we support value-based care initiatives for more than 1,000 primary care physicians and serve more than 1.5 million lives across North and East Texas, and the Panhandle.

About Catalyst Health GroupCatalyst Health Group is a privately held, nationally recognized leader in primary care innovation and delivery. As the largest clinically integrated network for primary care providers in Texas, we support value-based care initiatives for more than 1,000 primary care physicians and serve more than 1.5 million lives across North and East Texas, and the Panhandle. Catalyst Care Connect is an MSO serving as the extension of each primary care provider's practice and focuses on the health of patients, practices and primary care physicians.To fulfill our purpose of Helping Communities Thrive, in 2024 Catalyst launched Catalyst Physician Group, comprised of independent physician practices who have a long-standing, trusted relationship with Catalyst. Together, Catalyst and the physician practices have merged to create the 2nd largest physician group in the Southwest.The OpportunityAt Catalyst Health Group, we believe primary care has the power to strengthen communities - and the VP, Value Based Care (VBC) plays a pivotal role in bringing our purpose to life. The VP, Value Based Care leads the strategy, performance, and operational excellence required to help our physicians deliver exceptional, people-centered care within value-based models. This leader is a results-oriented executive responsible for the strategy and performance of our entire VBC business portfolio, including commercial contracts, full-risk Medicare Advantage, and REACH.In this role, you will guide teams, empower providers, and shape the operating platform that allows practices to thrive within risk-based arrangements. You will build trusting relationships, champion innovation, and ensure our markets meet - and exceed - the expectations of those we serve: physicians, partners, and patients. We are seeking a results-oriented leader who can seamlessly flex between high-level strategy and disciplined operational execution. This individual will drive the performance of our clinical and financial models, ensuring excellence in risk adjustment, quality outcomes, and medical expense management while nurturing critical strategic partnerships.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & StrategySet a clear and inspiring strategy for Catalyst's Value Based Care initiatives, aligning performance and operations to organizational prioritiesBuild a multi-year roadmap that advances quality, patient experience, and cost effectiveness while strengthening our physician networkLead with curiosity, creativity, and courage - identifying opportunities, removing barriers, and championing innovationCultivate strong relationships with providers, payers, and community partners; influence decision-making through credibility and trustEnsure our teams stay aligned with market trends, contract requirements, and emerging value-based care modelsJoint Venture Oversight: Serve as the primary operational leader for strategic partnerships, including our Joint Venture with Agilon, ensuring deep alignment and shared successPerformance & Operational ExcellenceLead P&L oversight and ensure strong operational and financial performance across value-based contractsEstablish KPIs and performance standards that drive quality, risk adjustment accuracy, documentation completeness, and total cost of care improvementDeliver operational excellence by improving workflows, optimizing processes, and ensuring smooth market operationsPartner closely with analytics and clinical leadership to translate insights into action - improving network performance and contractual outcomesBring forward a continuous improvement mindset that elevates how we work and how we serve practicesTranslate data into operational and financial performance in healthcareAnalyze and "interrogate the data" to identify gaps in quality metrics and pinpoint performance leakagePeople LeadershipLead, mentor, and empower a high-performing team of approximately 40 professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and performanceCreate a culture where people feel connected to purpose, empowered to grow, and accountable for outcomesRecruit, develop, and retain high-performing leaders and teams across the organizationProvide coaching, clarity, and meaningful feedback that strengthens individual capability and team alignmentFoster collaboration across a highly integrated environment, ensuring teams work together with transparency and shared intentCelebrate wins, recognize contributions, and communicate progress in ways that inspire confidence and prideProvider & Client PartnershipStrengthen relationships with medical groups and individual providers through transparency, empathy, and proactive problem-solving; serve as a bridge between complex risk-based data and practical, people-centered careLead strategic account direction, ensuring our partners experience value, responsiveness, and aligned supportGuide practices in using VBC tools, data, and resources to achieve meaningful improvements in quality and costServe as a trusted advisor by connecting insights to action and people to purposeBudget & Resource PlanningOwn the Value Based Care budget, ensuring resources are aligned to strategy, operational needs, and performance goalsForecast staffing requirements and deploy resources in ways that maximize impact and sustainabilitySupport financial planning for key initiatives and organizational prioritiesCompliance & GovernanceEnsure full compliance with all federal, state, payer-specific, and internal policy requirements, including HIPAA, FWA, and licensure standardsAnticipate operational risk and implement mitigation plans to protect the integrity of our programs and partnershipsQualifications & Education RequirementsMBA required, with 10+ years of leadership experience in value-based healthcareStrong "self-authoring" skills - the ability to define success based on expertise and business acumen, with a clear point of view and the ability to hold an integrated perspectiveAbility to establish credibility with physicians quicklyProven track record in influencing without direct authorityStrong quantitative, analytical, or technical (STEM) foundation and experienceProven experience leading VBC performance across Medicare Advantage (MA) and commercial VBC models; MA experience requiredStrategic & operational duality: proven ability to design long-term strategies while remaining hands-on enough to ensure operational excellenceValues relationships; demonstrates professional respect and an innovative mindsetExperience leading high-performance teamsSelf-driven, with a proven track record as a self-starter and a history of achieving and exceeding assigned goalsAn exceptional communicator who can distill complex financial models into a compelling narrative for providers and stakeholdersDemonstrates strong problem-solving capability when answers are not readily apparent, along with high drive and learning agility to navigate complex, evolving business challenges