Overview:
Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.
Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.
We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.
Job Summary:
Position title: Head of Analytics
Location: Bronx, NY
Type: Full-Time | On-Site | Exempt
Job summary: We are seeking a strategic and data-driven Head of Analytics to lead our analytics and business intelligence initiatives across our outpatient healthcare organization in the Bronx. This role will be responsible for building and overseeing a team that delivers actionable insights to support clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient access, and organizational growth. The ideal candidate has strong healthcare experience, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to turn complex data into practical strategies.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include:
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Develop and execute a comprehensive analytics strategy aligned with organizational goals.
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Oversee data collection, reporting, and visualization across all outpatient service lines.
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Partner with clinical, operational, and executive leadership to identify performance trends and key metrics.
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Design dashboards and performance tracking tools to improve decision-making and accountability.
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Analyze patient access, provider productivity, appointment utilization, and population health data.
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Collaborate with IT and EHR teams to ensure data integrity and interoperability.
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Lead data governance efforts and ensure compliance with HIPAA and data privacy regulations.
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Mentor and manage a team of analysts and data scientists.
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Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and compelling manner.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Health Informatics, Public Health, Statistics, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
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7–10+ years of experience in analytics, preferably in outpatient or healthcare settings.
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Proven experience in leading data teams and cross-functional projects.
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Strong knowledge of healthcare KPIs: patient volume, provider FTE, visit conversion, no-show rates, etc.
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Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), SQL, Excel, and analytics platforms.
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Familiarity with EHR systems
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Excellent communication skills and ability to translate data into actionable strategies.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience working with underserved or urban healthcare populations.
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Knowledge of value-based care, quality measures (HEDIS, STAR, etc.), and risk adjustment.
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Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
Why Join Us:
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Make a measurable impact in a mission-driven organization serving the Bronx community.
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Work alongside a passionate, diverse, and supportive team.
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Competitive salary and benefits package, including healthcare, retirement, and professional development support.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.
