Placement Specialist, Community Development Specialist II
Core
Recruit and retain medical, dental, and behavioral health providers for rural and underserved communities by matching them with practice opportunities and incentive programs.
Role type
Senior IC community development specialist (healthcare workforce)
Builds
Statewide provider placement initiatives and health professional shortage area programs
Domain
Public health / Rural healthcare workforce development
Required skills
Provider recruitment and retention, Incentive program administration, Loan repayment program guidance, Contract management, Community engagement, Technical assistance
Preferred skills
Complex healthcare delivery system experience, Data analysis for health initiatives, Public speaking and training delivery, Independent and collaborative work
Technologies
Placement services software, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Recruit and retain medical, dental, and behavioral health providers for rural and underserved practice sites; Match providers with available job opportunities and connect them with applicable incentive programs; Assist employers by posting vacancies and representing opportunities at state and national venues; Provide technical assistance regarding federal and state loan repayment programs; Create and monitor provider contracts linked to state and federal incentives; Collaborate with residency programs and maintain relationships with rural communities; Present safety-net practice opportunities to students, residents, and partner organizations; Manage and provide technical assistance for J-1 Visa, National Interest Waiver, and related waiver processes.