How to hire a healthcare consultant

How to hire a healthcare consultant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step healthcare consultant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a healthcare consultant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new healthcare consultant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your healthcare consultant job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a healthcare consultant for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect healthcare consultant also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of healthcare consultants and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Healthcare Consultant	Description	Hourly rate
   Healthcare Consultant	Management analysts, often called management consultants, propose ways to improve the efficiency of an organization. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.	$30-53
   Program Management Consultant	A program management consultant is responsible for analyzing project requirements based on clients' specifications, developing quality improvement techniques, and reviewing project deliverables. Program management consultants work closely with the project team to identify project initiatives and resolve complexities that may arise... Show more	$35-65
   Business Analyst-Consultant	A business analyst-consultant is responsible for overseeing the project management and ensuring that the operations meet the agreed-upon project deliverables. Business analyst-consultants closely coordinate with the clients for their specifications and requirements, monitoring the resources and processes for the project completion, and aligning those to the clients' budget goals... Show more	$31-58

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cycle Management
   • Business Processes
   • Project Management
   • Data Analysis
   • Client Facing
   • SQL
   • Revenue Cycle
   • PowerPoint
   • Financial Analysis
   • Health System
   • Process Improvement
   • EMR
   • Health Insurance
   • Healthcare Professionals

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and coordinate health information technology projects for electronic health records (EHR), in physician practices.
   • Initiate research & manage conversion plan to new billing & EHR software with automate eligibility and appointment confirmation modules.
   • Experience in SDLC processes, and ability to manage application-relate projects from customer requirements definition to delivering application content solutions.
   • Create database SQL reports relate to compliance and billing.
   • Create, enhance and maintain SAS programs and methodologies for reporting processes.
   • Design SAS and SQL programs that generate valuable reports used in hospital presentations.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the healthcare consultant job description is a good way to get more applicants. A healthcare consultant salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a healthcare consultant in Florida may be lower than in Massachusetts, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level healthcare consultant. Additionally, a healthcare consultant with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average healthcare consultant salary

   $84,516yearly

   $40.63 hourly rate

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   Entry-level healthcare consultant salary

   $63,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

   Average healthcare consultant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$108,872	$52
   2	New Jersey	$103,403	$50
   3	Washington	$102,956	$50
   4	District of Columbia	$101,710	$49
   5	Pennsylvania	$96,366	$46
   6	Maryland	$93,727	$45
   7	Colorado	$91,543	$44
   8	Connecticut	$89,592	$43
   9	Virginia	$88,454	$43
   10	Minnesota	$87,559	$42
   11	Oregon	$87,307	$42
   12	New York	$84,950	$41
   13	Illinois	$84,277	$41
   14	New Mexico	$84,096	$40
   15	Utah	$83,721	$40
   16	North Carolina	$79,719	$38
   17	Texas	$78,556	$38
   18	Arizona	$77,112	$37
   19	Tennessee	$76,668	$37
   20	Ohio	$75,031	$36

   Average healthcare consultant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Microsoft	$119,463	$57.43	2
   2	Edelman Financial Engines	$105,183	$50.57
   3	Milliman	$95,457	$45.89	4
   4	VIVA USA	$93,210	$44.81
   5	Coalfire Systems Inc.	$92,856	$44.64	1
   6	ICONMA	$88,219	$42.41
   7	Cerner	$87,717	$42.17
   8	Eastern Connecticut Health Network (echn)	$87,422	$42.03
   9	Berkeley Research Group	$87,265	$41.95	33
   10	CitiusTech	$86,661	$41.66
   11	Prometheus	$84,878	$40.81	2
   12	First Quadrant	$84,770	$40.75
   13	Marsh & McLennan Companies	$84,212	$40.49	123
   14	Precision For Medicine	$83,599	$40.19
   15	AXIOM Systems	$83,045	$39.93
   16	Alvarez & Marsal	$82,877	$39.84	1
   17	Cognizant	$82,858	$39.84	147
   18	Accenture	$82,363	$39.60	434
   19	CNA Insurance	$82,050	$39.45	125
   20	Wipfli	$80,720	$38.81	12

4. Writing a healthcare consultant job description

   A job description for a healthcare consultant role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a healthcare consultant job description:

   Healthcare consultant job description example

   Come build something with Shepley Bulfinch!
   
   Shepley Bulfinch is seeking a well-rounded PA-PM who is creative and passionate about architecture, curious about solving complex problems, and looking to grow and learn from others that share the same values to join one of our Phoenix Studio. The ability to manage a team of 3-10 people, establishing project workplans (staffing, budget, schedule) and fulfilling contractual, financial and cost control responsibilities. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of relationship-building internally and externally. We are looking for someone comfortable leading or assisting on the internal production and delivery of architectural drawings, interfacing with clients, and leading meetings during the construction administration phase of a project.
   
   How do you know if this role is right for you?
   
   You are collaborative, flexible and well-rounded. You have proven experience in making your voice heard to fulfill the design goals of the firm. You know how to maintain positive working relationships with clients and contractors. You thrive working independently and collaboratively. You are passionate about design and comfortable explaining your design choices. Finally, you have a strong foundation of technical knowledge and familiarity with both interior and exterior detailing.
   
   Qualifications:
   
   + At least 7 years of experience working on all phases of architectural projects
   
   + B.Arch., M.Arch. or equivalent degree
   
   + Registered architect preferred (we will accept candidates actively pursuing licensure)
   
   + Experience managing Revit projects
   
   + Strong communication skills
   
   + Construction administration experience required
   
   + Significant experience using Revit for architectural documentation, as well as experience reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs and revising documents in Revit.
   
   Shepley Bulfinch offers competitive benefits and compensation, including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, and flexible work schedules, as well as a range of professional growth and development opportunities.
   
   Shepley Bulfinch is a national architecture and design firm with offices in Phoenix, Durham, Boston, Hartford and Houston. Founded in 1874, the firm has a notable legacy of challenging convention, pioneering visionary design ideas, and collaborating with clients who seek to drive measurable change.
   
   Shepley Bulfinch is an equal opportunity employer.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right healthcare consultant for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your healthcare consultant job on Zippia to find and recruit healthcare consultant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting healthcare consultants requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new healthcare consultant

   Once you have selected a candidate for the healthcare consultant position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new healthcare consultant first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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