Consultant II, Revenue Cycle (SNF)

Overview At Wipfli , people count. At Wipfli , our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path. People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity. Job Summary: Are you passionate about helping skilled nursing and long-term care organizations improve financial performance and operational effectiveness? As a Consultant II in Wipfli 's Healthcare Consulting Practice, you'll partner with clients to assess revenue cycle operations, implement process improvements, optimize reimbursement, and drive measurable results. Under the direction of a Senior Consultant, the Consultant II independently manages client engagements, delivers high-quality consulting services, and helps clients navigate operational and reimbursement challenges while ensuring exceptional client service Responsibilities Responsibilities: - Lead business development efforts for revenue cycle consulting opportunities within skilled nursing and long-term care organizations. - Lead client engagements and develop tailored solutions to improve SNF revenue cycle performance, reimbursement, and operational efficiency. - Conduct comprehensive assessments of SNF revenue cycle functions, including admissions, payer authorization, MDS-driven reimbursement, billing, collections, and denials management. - Analyze revenue cycle workflows, identify process improvement opportunities, and implement best practice solutions to improve financial outcomes. - Utilize electronic health record (EHR), billing, and revenue cycle systems to evaluate performance, identify trends, and support client recommendations. - Lead change management initiatives and support clients through the implementation and adoption of revenue cycle improvements. - Monitor industry regulations, reimbursement methodologies, and payer requirements impacting skilled nursing providers and recommend appropriate operational responses. - Manage project execution by tracking progress, mitigating risks, maintaining documentation, and ensuring successful completion of client engagements. - Develop and deliver presentations, training, and educational programs to strengthen client knowledge and support long-term performance improvement. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Qualifications: - 3+ years of experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute revenue cycle operations. - Strong knowledge of SNF reimbursement methodologies, including Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Managed Care, Medicaid, PDPM, billing, collections, denials, and appeals. - Experience analyzing and optimizing revenue cycle workflows, processes, and financial performance. - Knowledge of revenue cycle key performance indicators (KPIs), benchmarking, and data analysis. - Experience with SNF electronic health record (EHR), billing, and revenue cycle management systems. - Project management, consulting, or client-facing experience preferred. - Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and relationship management skills. - Ability to develop and deliver training and education to operational and revenue cycle teams. - RHIA, CRCR, CPC, or other applicable Revenue Cycle credential preferred. Alaina Lister, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect! Additional Details Additional Details: Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommo