Director of Contracting and Growth

Kyo is a leading ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) healthcare company dedicated to providing effective therapy services to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and their families by delivering personalized and evidence-based treatments. As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Director of Contracting and Growth to join our team.

The Director of Contracting and Growth at Kyo is a leadership position reporting to the Senior Vice President of Growth. The Director is responsible for enabling Kyo’s growth through payer contracting, payer compliance, regional expansion and M&A integration. 

Salary Range: $120K-$160K DOE

Candidates must reside in one of the following states to be eligible: CA, WA, OR, UT, CO, AZ, TX, GA, FL, SC, TN, IN

RESPONSIBILITIES (Include but are not limited to):

• Build and maintain relationships with Kyo’s in-network funding sources.
• Negotiate, execute, and implement contracts with insurance providers, school districts, and state departments of health, obtaining the necessary internal approvals prior to execution.
• Maintain legible and accurate internal policy documents reflecting current policies of funding sources, in order to ensure organizational contract compliance. Communicate these changes to stakeholders companywide.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, pricing agreements, and regulatory requirements.Conduct periodic audits to identify and address compliance risks, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Oversee the real estate leasing process for Kyo, from initial property search to lease execution and renewal negotiations, collaborating with legal and insurance partners as necessary.
• Oversee the steps required for Kyo's expansion into new states, including foreign business entity registrations, and related employment tax set up.
• Collaborate with the Kyo executive team to perform acquisition due diligence. 
• Lead project management for acquisition target integration. Collaborate with Kyo operational leaders to accomplish integration tasks timely, problem solving for deal-specific issues as they arise. 
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the SVP of Growth

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Finance, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the healthcare  field, including reimbursement systems, coding principles, and billing regulations and compliance.
• Minimum of 2 years experience with contract review, negotiation, and implementation.
• Ability to work independently and make priority determinations without direct supervision. 
• Strong organization and verbal communication skills, attention to details required. 
• Ability to collaborate effectively across different levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a rapid-paced startup environment, remaining focused and composed in stressful situations.
• Experience with project management, workflow management, and EMR systems used in contract and revenue cycle management within the healthcare industry.
• Strong internet connection and professional environment with the ability to utilize video conferencing for long periods of time with limited interruptions.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

BASIC AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time, remaining in a stationary position for up to 100% of an 8-hour workday. 
• Reach with hands and arms; use hands to type with a keyboard and handle objects (e.g. computer mouse); speak and hear. 
• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents in the English language, such as employee handbooks, training materials and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to receive and act on detailed information through oral communication, in the English language.