Population Health Management, Consultant bei Higginbotham

Position Summary: Consultant

The Consultant is an integral member of the Population Health Management team at Higginbotham. This position serves as a strategic advisor to clients, helping them design and execute population health and well-being strategies that align with their culture, workforce needs, and organizational goals. Acting as a trusted partner and subject matter expert, this individual brings insight, innovation, and a consultative approach to strengthen client relationships, inform benefit design, and enhance the impact of their health and wellness initiatives.

Client-facing responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain strong client relationships by serving as a trusted advisor on population health strategy, employee engagement, and program development.
• Consult with employer clients to identify workforce health trends, define goals, and create actionable, data-informed population health strategies.
• Collaborate with medical carriers, wellness vendors, and internal stakeholders to align resources and maximize the value of available benefits and well-being solutions.
• Lead strategic discussions with HR and leadership teams to guide long-term health and wellness planning and demonstrate the value of well-being investments.
• Translate insights and outcomes data into meaningful recommendations that drive continuous program improvement and measurable results.
• Represent Higginbotham as a subject matter expert on multidisciplinary client teams, ensuring cohesive support across benefits, data, and wellness initiatives.

Internal responsibilities include:

• Participate in and enhance Higginbotham’s internal Healthy HIGG wellness program, aligning initiatives with organizational well-being goals.
• Collaborate across departments to create integrated, client-ready solutions that enhance the overall value of Higginbotham’s population health management offerings.
• Lead project teams on population health initiatives, overseeing planning, execution, and reporting of campaigns and educational series.
• Contribute thought leadership by identifying emerging trends, sharing best practices, and supporting continuous learning within the team.

Additional responsibilities:

• Provide general wellness consulting and strategy development for clients across diverse industries and population sizes.
• Assist in the design and implementation of tailored worksite wellness programs, well-being investments, employee incentives, and communications.
• Act as a liaison between clients and carrier/vendor partners to optimize benefit integration and health outcomes.
• Act as a resource for clients in leveraging medical carrier offerings, analytics, and incentives to promote employee health and engagement.
• Stay current on emerging trends, evidence-based practices, the regulatory environment, and innovations in population health management.

Note: This role is non-clinical and does not involve providing individual counseling services.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None (or list as bullet points)
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Essential Tasks:

Client Consulting & Strategy

• Provide consultative support to Higginbotham clients in developing and implementing long-term population health and well-being strategies.
• Conduct assessments to identify organizational strengths, opportunities, and barriers that influence employee health and engagement.
• Analyze health data—including medical carrier and pharmacy reports, biometric screenings, and health risk assessments—to identify population trends, key risk factors, and utilization patterns.
• Evaluate and recommend health and well-being resources from carriers, vendor partners, and third-party solution providers.
• Offer strategic guidance on the design, launch, and measurement of population health initiatives tailored to client needs.
• Develop and distribute educational materials, campaigns, and communications that promote awareness, engagement, and well-being.
• Manage ongoing client wellness programming to ensure initiatives are timely, evidence-based, and aligned with organizational goals.

Industry Knowledge & Leadership

• Serve as a trusted population health and well-being resource for clients, offering insight into trends, innovations, and best practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging issues, research, and regulatory developments affecting worksite wellness and benefits integration.
• Facilitate educational sessions, client presentations, and internal meetings to share evidence-based strategies and promote continuous improvement.
• Advise clients and internal teams on long-term planning, program evaluation, and sustainable approaches to workforce well-being.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership: Display leadership skills and ability to motivate fellow employees (If applicable)
• Ability to Analyze and Solve Problems: Skill in recognizing challenges, exploring options, and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner
• Attention to Detail: A strong focus on completing tasks and projects accurately and thoroughly
• Communication Skills: Capable of expressing ideas clearly in both verbal and written forms and engaging with various audiences
• Timely Task Completion: Ability to finish tasks and projects efficiently, managing resources and priorities effectively
• Team Collaboration: Willingness to work together with others, promoting teamwork and supporting shared goals
• Client Focus: Dedication to understanding and addressing the needs of clients and stakeholders to ensure their satisfaction
• Dependability: Acknowledgment of the importance of being present and punctual.
• Creative Thinking: Openness to suggesting new ideas and methods to improve processes and outcome
• Organizational Skills: Capability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Adaptability: Willingness to adjust to changing situations and priorities, showing resilience in a dynamic work environment

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field required, master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in population health-related field required

Licensing and Credentials:

• Certifications preferred (e.g., American College of Sports Medicine, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Certified Wellness Practitioner, Certified in Public Health, etc.)
• TDI – Life & Health Insurance license (can be obtained after hire)

Systems:

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proficient with web-based conferencing applications such as Zoom, Teams, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Repeated use of sight to read documents and computer screens
• Repeated use of hearing and speech to communicate on telephone and in person
• Repetitive hand movements, such as keyboarding, writing, 10-key
• Walking, bending, sitting, reaching and stretching in all directions