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Name
Lead Consultant, Healthcare Performance Improvement
Posting Title
Lead Consultant, Healthcare Performance Improvement – Physician Services
Ref #
2236791
Date Published
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Country
United States
Job Category
Healthcare Consulting
Advertised Location
US-GA-Atlanta, US-IL-Chicago, US-IN-Indianapolis, US-MO-Kansas City, US-MO-Springfield, US-NC-Charlotte, US-NC-Greenville
Working time
Full Time

Description & Requirements

The Performance Improvement Healthcare Consulting team helps healthcare organizations improve performance in a variety of ways, including addressing margin erosion through targeted improvement strategies. By integrating strategic, operational, financial, and compliance perspectives, the team identifies meaningful opportunities and partners with leadership to deliver actionable, sustainable results. With a focus on physician alignment and regulatory compliance, the team supports providers in fulfilling their mission while navigating an increasingly dynamic healthcare environment.

What You Will Do:
  • Own discrete analytical workstreams across physician services engagements, including data collection, validation, benchmarking, and analysis related to operations, compensation, and alignment initiatives.
  • Apply established data governance practices and methodologies to ensure accuracy, consistency, and defensibility of analyses, including alignment with regulatory and Fair Market Value considerations.
  • Perform detailed operational and financial analyses for employed physicians and independent practices, translating complex data into clear insights that support project objectives and client decision-making.
  • Develop gap analyses, scenario modeling, and supporting analyses to inform physician compensation structures, productivity assessments, and alignment strategies.
  • Build and contribute to client-ready deliverables, including compensation models, financial analyses, and presentation materials used in discussions with physician and administrative leadership.
  • Collaborate closely with engagement teams to execute project plans, meet timelines, and deliver high-quality work products.
  • Identify trends, outliers, and risks within data, proactively escalating issues and contributing thoughtful perspectives to engagement discussions. 
  • Participate in client meetings as appropriate, supporting explanation of analytical findings and assumptions. 
  • Contribute to team knowledge sharing, continuous improvement of tools and templates, and a culture of quality and collaboration across the Physician Services practice. 

Minimum Qualifications: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Healthcare, or a related field 
  • 4+ years of relevant healthcare experience 
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: hospital-physician service arrangements, provider employment models, compensation structures and methodologies, clinic operations and workflow optimization, Fair Market Value (FMV) assessments, and physician reimbursement methodologies 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 

Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Master's Degree 
  • Prior consulting experience 
  • Experience in PowerBI or Tableau
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About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.
With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we’re building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer
Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being—empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers.

Legal Notice
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.
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Illinois Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Illinois’ Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
IL Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 108300
IL Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 144400