Pathstone Partners · Chicago, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-09

Salary: USD 80,000–90,000

Workplace: hybrid

Company Overview

Pathstone Partners is a boutique healthcare strategy and operations consulting firm seeking talented, driven Associates to help deliver exceptional results for our clients and contribute to our growing firm.
Pathstone’s mission is to develop solutions that reduce operational costs and implement streamlined processes in collaboration with our clients, enabling them to focus on delivering high-quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare.
Our unique business model and culture attract professionals who are committed to partnering with health systems and helping them exceed their operational and financial goals.
The company is led by a team of seasoned consultants, each with many years of experience at leading management and operations consulting firms.

Responsibilities

As a high-growth, boutique consulting firm, Pathstone offers a unique opportunity for associates to play a significant role in supporting client engagements and practice development initiatives. Below is a list of representative responsibilities for each area:
Client Engagements:
Support execution of key engagement workstreams and initiatives with minimal supervision
Lead analysis of complex data sets to generate insights and identify opportunities
Support development of persuasive business cases and presentations to clients
Support identification of strategies and recommendations to improve client’s performance
Support project management efforts for client engagements
Build strong partnerships with client stakeholders to ensure successful completion of workstreams
Engage with client stakeholders ranging from front-line staff to health system executives
Firm Development:
Support market research of current and prospective clients
Support branding and marketing efforts to increase firm brand equity
Support development of intellectual property and knowledge repository
Support initiatives to improve internal process, client delivery, and methodology
Support recruitment, hiring, and onboarding initiatives
Organize and / or participate in team building activities and events
Create and develop your own initiatives to improve Pathstone culture!

Qualifications & Requirements:

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills
Strong team player and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
Self-motivator with an entrepreneurial mindset
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Alignment with firm mission and values
Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Prior work / internship experience (healthcare and / or supply chain background is a plus)
Willing and able to travel 15 - 80% (variable, based on client need)
Reside in or be willing to relocate to Chicago, IL

Eligibility Criteria:

Graduation Date: Graduating in or before June 2027
School Year: Senior
Minimum GPA: 3.3
Work Authorization: U.S. work authorization is required, and the employer will not be sponsoring candidates
Preferred Majors: Business, Economics, Supply Chain, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

Opportunity to grow with and contribute to a high-growth entrepreneurial environment
Flexible work environment and travel
Work directly with Pathstone leadership on a daily basis
Exposure to client senior executives
Mentorship program led by Pathstone leadership to promote professional and personal growth
Market competitive base salary ($80K - $90K) and bonus
401K, Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, and Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Home Office Reimbursement
Generous PTO Policy

Pathstone Partners

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