Careers at AHCA/NCAL

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) represents the long-term care community to the nation at large – to government, business leaders, and the public. AHCA/NCAL is a non-profit federation of affiliated state health organizations, together representing more than 15,000 assisted living, nursing facility, developmentally disabled and subacute care providers that care for more than 1.5 million elderly and disabled individuals nationally.

AHCA/NCAL offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, disability, and long-term care insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, flexible hours, education assistance, and more.

AHCA/NCAL will not accept unsolicited resumes for positions not listed.

AHCA/NCAL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 
 

Our Mission

Improving Lives by Delivering Solutions for Quality Care

Our Core Values
We act with compassion and understanding.
We set goals and measure outcomes.
We seek opportunities to improve.

We are ALL Part of the Solution

​By delivering solutions for quality care, AHCA/NCAL seeks to improve the lives of all those connected with our member centers. We celebrate that those lives are not all the same. We are a stronger association and profession when a diverse group of voices contribute. This value is reflected in our actions and decisions. We continually strive to promote inclusion and equity for all those connected with AHCA/NCAL and the long term and post-acute care profession. 
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This includes, but is not limited to, people of diverse:
  • Race
  • Nationality
  • Ethnicity
  • Gender Identity 
  • Age
  • Religion
  • Ability
  • Education
  • Learning Style
  • Sexual Orientation, and
  • Professional Attainment

Clinical Care Manager – Integrated Networks

AHCA/NCAL is seeking a Clinical Care Manager to improve lives by delivering solutions for quality care by providing clinical and quality consulting and support services to AHCA/NCAL Solutions contracted networks.

Qualifications & Skills:
  • Bachelor’s degree required. Clinical training is preferred but not required.
  • Quality Improvement expertise required.
  • Experience with QAPI and the Baldrige Criteria preferred.
  • Minimum five years’ work experience in healthcare setting, post-acute/long term care preferred.
  • Experience in an association or other membership organization preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Support Networks team with quality related activities to achieve clinical integration, including establishing and supporting a quality committee for each assigned network.
  • Identify, define and participate in quality improvement strategies, initiatives and programs that improve quality outcomes and provider performance in Network-driven quality and clinical priority areas.
  • Disseminate information, tools, care protocols and other resources to comply with network quality program expectations and utilize strategies to enhance the use and adoption of these tools and resources.
  • Provide in-person training and educational sessions to Network members as necessary.
  • Identify, develop and support measurement of adherence to Network-specific quality program requirements, including clinical protocols, quality metrics, or other requirements.
  • Oversee and manage implementation of Alternative Payment Model (APM)

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Contracting Manager – Integrated Networks

AHCA/NCAL is seeking a Contracting Manager to improve lives by delivering solutions for quality care by supporting high-quality care through supporting the contracting efforts of AHCA/NCAL Solutions networks. The position supports payer negotiations, assists with the development of Alternative Payment Models, and manages contract education and support for assigned Networks.

Qualifications & Skills:
  • Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree in a related field preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of healthcare experience required, including knowledge of post-acute care.
  • Proven experience in network development, payer contracting, and negotiation required.
  • Value-based reimbursement experience strongly preferred.
  • Project management experience required, with ability to prioritize, plan, and execute multiple initiatives effectively.
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Support contract negotiation activities with payers, including messenger model coordination, contract implementation tasks, and ongoing contract administration under the direction of the Senior Director of Network Management and Senior Director of National Contracting.
  • Support the development of Alternative Payment Models, including both downside risk (e.g. episodic payment models) and upside only (e.g. incentive payments) models.
  • Promote Network participation in population health management models, such as ACO and ISNP.
  • Identify new and innovative opportunities to drive value for Network members.
  • Assist in preparing materials and analyses to support health plan agreements aligned with AHCA/NCAL standards and industry best practices.
  • Assist with the development, documentation, and implementation of innovative contracting models—such as value-based contracts, episodic payment models, and case rates—under the guidance of the Senior Director of National Contracting.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Director of Network Management by supporting key account management activities, preparing payer scorecards, and coordinating regular reviews.
  • Support members in maximizing contract outcomes by developing contract education and resources and conducting individual contract reviews.
  • Assist in identifying, tracking, and escalating contract- and payment-related issues within network agreements to appropriate leadership.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
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Summer Intern – Information Technology

AHCA/NCAL is seeking a Summer Intern to help further the organization’s mission to improve lives by delivering solutions for quality care. This role will support the Information Technology department by conducting research using various internal systems and providing support to the team in pursuit of improved data quality.

Qualifications & Skills:
Junior or Senior college student preferred. Information technology or systems major, or appliable courses. Specific tools required are Microsoft Excel and Outlook as well as the ability to work with large datasets and available technology with creativity and focus. Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical and written skills as well as attention to detail. Ideal candidate will possess the ability to work independently and manage large datasets using available tools and technology. Training will be provided.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Conduct robust data analysis using information stored in several proprietary AHCA/NCAL systems with the goal of identifying duplicate, inaccurate and outdated information in all affected systems. Provide recommendations as to specific course of action for each data set.
  • If time permits, apply recommendations within each affected system.
  • Conduct research and provide recommendations as to specific areas of improvement for system integrations and process improvement.
  • Other duties as assigned.
The internship will last for eight weeks starting after the Memorial Day Holiday and pays $20/hour. 

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Summer Intern – Integrated Networks

AHCA/NCAL is seeking a Summer Intern to help further the organization’s mission to improve lives by delivering solutions for quality care. This role will support the Integrated Networks department by providing general and administrative support to the team.

Qualifications & Skills:
Junior or Senior college student preferred. Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management, Business Management or related major preferred, or applicable coursework. Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain detailed records.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Support data accuracy and maintenance across PON networks, including updates to CMS star ratings, rural/urban classifications, EMR vendor information, and other provider data elements.
  • Assist with data validation and quality checks across internal network tracking tools.
  • Research payer portals, CMS resources, and public databases to verify facility information.
  • Support the team with credentialing preparation activities, including gathering and organizing documentation needed for payer submissions.
  • Perform data entry and updates related to provider participation, network status, and facility information. Help review and organize network documentation.
  • Provider general administrative and operational support for the Integrated Networks Team.
  • Other duties as assigned.
The internship will last for eight weeks starting after the Memorial Day Holiday and pays $20/hour. 

Summer Intern – National Center for Assisted Living

AHCA/NCAL is seeking a Summer Intern to help further the organization’s mission to improve lives by delivering solutions for quality care. This role will support the assisted living team and profession in various ways, including providing direct support to specific profession-wide programs as well as researching various aspects of the senior living sector.

Qualifications & Skills:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree. Office experience strongly preferred. Outstanding computer skills. Research skills such as literature reviews and the ability to summarize information. Experience with policy analysis a plus.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Research and synthesize current and proposed assisted living legislation in various states.
  • Assist with developing tools and frameworks that strengthen assisted living nursing practice.
  • Draft documents and materials for review.
  • Assist with various aspects of National Assisted Living Week (NALW).
  • Research assisted living organizations and leadership teams across the country.
  • Other duties as assigned.

The internship will last for eight weeks starting after the Memorial Day Holiday and pays $20/hour. 


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Contact Us
AHCA/NCAL will not accept unsolicited resumes for positions not listed. If you have question​s, please email us. 

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