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Nova Medical Centers

Occupational health provider for on-the-job injuries

Vice President of Network Payor and Relations - Regional

Full-TimeDeadline 7/24/27
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Memphis, TN, USA
RemoteMust live within Georgia or Tennessee; remote work is permitted.
Sales & Account ManagementBusiness Development & Partnerships

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of five years of full-time experience in the workers’ compensation managed care industry.
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
  • Knowledge of workers’ compensation laws and regulations and managed care practices.
  • Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills.
  • Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office products.
  • Analytical and interpretive skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Responsibilities
  • Foster deep relationships and partnerships with key network, payor, and critical third-party decision-makers.
  • Maintain ongoing relationships with networks and payors while identifying new contacts to expand and enhance existing relationships.
  • Partner with and participate in business development efforts and evaluate expansion feasibility, including proactive payor discussions.
  • Assist leadership in developing overall network and payor strategy in new and emerging markets in the region.
  • Work professionally and collaboratively as the network and payor expert to promote Nova Medical Centers' service offerings in the region.
  • Provide network and payor support to sales and marketing.
  • Lead the coordination of resolution for network and payor issues.
  • Maintain up-to-date competitive information, including network participation, network reimbursement, provider incentive arrangements, medical and utilization management practices, and technology and electronic communication methods used.
  • Establish strong and supportive working relationships with other Nova departments and divisions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Relationships with carriers, third-party administrators, and brokers in the workers’ compensation industry.
  • Leadership, management, and motivational skills.
  • Experience in successful conflict resolution and relationship management.

About the company

Nova Medical Centers provides occupational healthcare services that help workplaces keep their staff healthy and productive. It offers services such as drug testing, medical physicals, care for work-related injuries, and physical therapy for on-the-job injuries. The service works by evaluating employees, conducting necessary tests, treating injuries, and providing rehabilitation and follow-up to support returning to work. The company differentiates itself by aiming for exceptional outcomes and by focusing on the needs of both patients and their employer clients, delivering integrated, on-site or centralized occupational health care. Its goal is to improve workplace health and safety while exceeding expectations for quality and convenience.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$265M

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1992

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What believers are saying

  • Concentra said Nova's network added immediate profit and expansion into five states.
  • The deal brought Concentra to roughly 620 centers nationwide, strengthening referral density.
  • Concentra planned no Nova center closures during 2025, preserving local jobs and patient volume.

What critics are saying

  • Nova lost independence on March 1, 2025; Concentra now controls hiring, branding, and strategy.
  • Integration through July 2025 standardizes centers, eliminating Nova-specific autonomy and roles.
  • Nova's 2015 Texas workers' comp fraud plea still stains trust with employers and insurers.

What makes Nova Medical Centers unique

  • Nova built a five-state occupational-health density business with 67 centers by 2025.
  • It specialized in workers' comp injury care, physical therapy, drug screening, and pre-employment physicals.
  • Concentra bought Nova on March 1, 2025, validating its regional market position.

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Benefits

  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance

Company News

Business Wire
Jan 28th, 2025
Concentra Announces Preliminary 2024 Financial Results, Agreement To Acquire Nova Medical Centers, and 2025 Financial Guidance

Concentra Group Holdings Parent, Inc. (“Concentra,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) (NYSE: CON), the nation’s largest provider of occupational he

WorkCompWire
Jan 27th, 2025
Concentra Acquires Nova for $265M

Concentra has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Nova Medical Centers, which operates 67 centers across five states. This acquisition will expand Concentra's network to over 770 centers in 42 states. The transaction values Nova at $265 million, and Concentra plans to finance it using cash, available credit, and new debt. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2025.