Policy and Accountable Care Intern

Job Title: Policy and Accountable Care Intern
Location: Remote and in-person options available
Company: Bloom Healthcare
Reports to: VP of Innovation

About Bloom:
Bloom Healthcare is a pioneering value-based primary care and hospice practice at the forefront of transforming healthcare delivery for vulnerable patients. We bring high-touch, innovative medicine to those living at home with chronic conditions. Bloom’s model of care is proven to provide exceptional care to the homebound population, and Bloom Healthcare has generated outstanding quality results in CMS Innovation Center models compared to our peers. 

At Bloom Healthcare, we believe in creating an environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose. Bloom Healthcare has been voted the "Top Workplace" for five consecutive years. This honor reflects our unwavering commitment to our employees. By nurturing a work culture that puts our team first, we empower them to put our patients first.

Position Overview:
The Bloom Policy and Accountable Care internship is designed for students looking to gain experience at a provider-led accountable care organization (ACO) and explore a future career in policy at an innovative provider organization. As a Policy and Accountable Care Intern at Bloom Healthcare, you’ll work closely with the population health and value-based care teams to advance important organizational initiatives.

Interns will have the opportunity to work on a quality improvement project with support from an assigned mentor, culminating in a presentation to Bloom senior leaders.  The Internship will run 10 weeks between June and August.  The internship will be remote, with the option to be in-person in Colorado.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze accountable care program data to identify quality improvement opportunities
• Research complex accountable care model policies and brief senior leadership on findings
• Compile quality performance data and prepare presentations for meetings with post-acute care network partners
• Develop data and analysis to support decisions about managing and growing the Bloom ACO’s post-acute care preferred provider network
• Monitor and report on implementation of Bloom ACO’s health equity plan

Qualifications:

• Current student or recent graduate of a Master in Public Health, Master in Public Policy, or Master in Health Administration program.
• At least one year of prior experience working in the healthcare field
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience analyzing data to inform decision making
• Detail oriented and self-motivated to produce work that meets high standards.

Why Bloom? 

• Gain provider organization experience and explore a future career in accountable care
• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional growth. 
• Collaborative work environment with a passionate team making a difference in healthcare. 

Bloom Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. The pay range for this role in the state of Colorado typically falls between $22-$28 per hour with the potential for performance-based bonuses and other benefits. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, and location within the state.