Program Coordinator

Program CoordinatorRural Health Transformation Program | Hybrid — Tennessee1 year contract with potential for annual extensionAbout the RoleThe E-Consult Project Coordinator will support a program that facilitates provider-to-provider communication to improve timely access to specialty care for rural and underserved communities.This is a high-visibility public sector role requiring someone who can manage complex program operations, drive provider adoption, maintain federal grant compliance, and build the relationships necessary to sustain E-Consult infrastructure beyond the grant period.What You Will DoLead statewide strategy for E-Consult adoption and expansion across rural and underserved provider networksSet and monitor program goals, KPIs, and success metrics including turnaround time, consult volume, avoided referrals, provider satisfaction, and equity measuresManage all federal grant requirements under the Rural Health Transformation Program including work plans, performance reports, and compliance deliverablesOversee program budgeting, procurement, contract administration, and audit readinessCoordinate with specialty hubs including health systems and academic medical centers to define service lines, turnaround standards, and escalation pathwaysDevelop clinical protocols for appropriateness criteria, triage, documentation, and follow-up care coordinationProvide hands-on technical assistance to rural providers including onboarding, workflow optimization, and troubleshootingBuild a statewide network of clinical champions to accelerate adoption and peer-to-peer learningDevelop training curricula and toolkits for clinicians, care coordinators, and administrative staffEstablish a data strategy for performance monitoring, equity tracking, and continuous quality improvementProduce quarterly and annual reports for federal funders and program leadershipDevelop sustainability pathways beyond the five-year grant including reimbursement strategies, payer engagement, and value-based care alignmentPresent program updates to executive leadership, boards, legislative bodies, and community forumsWhat You BringBachelor's degree in public health, health administration, healthcare management, nursing, public policy, business administration, or a related field required; master's degree (MPH, MHA, or equivalent) preferred3 to 5 years of experience in public health program management, healthcare operations, clinical program coordination, or health technology initiatives; advanced degree may substitute for a portion of experienceExperience managing federal or state grant-funded programs including reporting, budgeting, and complianceExperience leading multi-stakeholder projects involving health systems, rural clinics, or community-based organizationsWorking knowledge of telehealth, EHR systems, interoperability standards (FHIR, HL7), and health information exchange strongly preferredExperience with specialty care coordination or provider-to-provider clinical services strongly preferredExperience working in or with rural or underserved communities highly desirableStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present effectively to diverse audiences including executive leadership and clinical staffProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteWork Location and RequirementsThis is a hybrid position requiring onsite attendance at least one to two days per month with additional days as needed. Some in-state travel is required. Candidates must reside in Tennessee or be willing to relocate prior to start.