Provider Relations Manager

We are seeking a Provider Relations Manager to lead the development of high-impact referral relationships and strategic joint ventures with healthcare providers throughout the San Diego region. This role will be critical in accelerating patient acquisition, improving care coordination, and building long-term value with referring partners across the healthcare continuum.

The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of the local healthcare ecosystem, strong relationship-building skills, and a track record of driving referral growth through provider engagement.

Build & Manage Referral Partnerships

• Identify and nurture high-potential referral sources, including health systems, primary care providers (PCPs), psychiatrists, therapists, emergency departments, inpatient psychiatric units, partial hospitalization programs (PHPs), and outpatient behavioral health clinics.
• Design and implement targeted outreach strategies to expand Salma’s referral network in alignment with our patient population and clinical capabilities.
• Represent Salma in the field by coordinating and attending in-person meetings, events, and educational sessions to strengthen relationships with referring partners and increase brand visibility.
• Facilitate the development and execution of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to formalize referral partnerships, clarify shared goals, and ensure alignment around care coordination and communication expectations.

Support Local Market Development

• Collaborate with marketing and operations to localize messaging, co-host provider events, and track referral funnel performance
• Analyze referral data and optimize for high-performing channels and relationships
• Maintain CRM & Performance Metrics
• Track activity, outreach, and conversion metrics in CRM
• Build and maintain dashboards on referral volume, partner engagement, and provider satisfaction

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in healthcare business development, provider relations, partnerships, or strategic sales
• Deep familiarity with the San Diego provider landscape; existing relationships a plus
• Strong understanding of behavioral health, primary care, or specialty care (e.g., physical therapy, mental health, pain management)
• Experience driving referral growth in a clinical setting or developing partnerships with physician groups, hospitals, or health systems
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, field-oriented role

Company Mission & Vision:

We are the brain health company of the future that integrates care delivery, technology innovation and research breakthroughs to better understand brain biology and diagnose, treat and ultimately cure brain disorders for all stages of life. 

Compensation & Benefits: The compensation for this position includes:

• Base (Salary or Hourly Rate): $80,000-100,000 depending on experience, qualifications, and location
• Incentives: Incentive bonus structure as well
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, and additional benefits