Healthcare Community Outreach Associate

About the role

Altura Medical Group is seeking an experienced, motivated, and relationship-oriented Healthcare Community Outreach Associate to join our growing team in Danbury, Connecticut. This part-time position will play an active role in building and strengthening Altura Medical Group's relationships with healthcare providers, community organizations, schools, employers, and other referral and community partners throughout Greater Danbury. Working closely with executive leadership, the Healthcare Community Outreach Associate will help execute Altura's community outreach and business development strategy while identifying new opportunities to expand our network, strengthen referral relationships, and increase awareness of the services we provide. We are looking for someone who is comfortable taking initiative, developing professional relationships, representing the organization in the community, and helping build systems and initiatives that will support Altura's continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research healthcare providers, referral partners, community organizations, schools, employers, and other potential partners throughout Greater Danbury
• Develop and maintain relationships with physicians, healthcare practices, community organizations, and referral partners
• Conduct outreach to prospective community and healthcare partners through phone, email, and in-person engagement
• Participate in healthcare provider office visits and community meetings
• Build, maintain, and manage Altura Medical Group's Business Development CRM and outreach pipeline
• Coordinate follow-up activities with existing and prospective referral partners
• Assist in developing and executing physician and community outreach initiatives
• Develop marketing, educational, and outreach materials in collaboration with leadership
• Identify opportunities for community partnerships, educational programs, and local events
• Help organize community education and outreach events
• Support planning and outreach efforts surrounding Altura Medical Group's Grand Opening and future organizational initiatives
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities
• Track outreach activity, relationship development, and key business development metrics
• Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
• Help develop processes, tools, and organizational resources that strengthen Altura's long-term business development capabilities

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of professional experience in healthcare business development, physician relations, community outreach, referral development, healthcare marketing, or a related healthcare growth role
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable conducting outreach by phone, email, and in person
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional presence
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects and outreach initiatives
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Ability to manage multiple relationships, projects, and priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar business productivity tools
• Ability to travel locally throughout Greater Danbury for provider visits, meetings, and community events
• A valid drivers license and vehicle

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with physician practices, medical groups, hospitals, behavioral health organizations, or other healthcare providers
• Experience developing physician referral relationships or healthcare community partnerships
• Familiarity with CRM systems and business development pipeline management
• Experience with healthcare marketing, outreach campaigns, or community events
• Familiarity with the Greater Danbury healthcare and business community
• Experience tracking outreach activity and business development metrics
• Strong creative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify new partnership and growth opportunities independently

Benefits

• Direct collaboration with executive leadership
• Meaningful ownership of outreach initiatives
• Autonomy to develop and pursue new relationships
• Exposure to healthcare strategy and practice growth
• Community and physician engagement
• Opportunity to develop new outreach programs and partnerships
• Professional networking throughout the Greater Danbury healthcare community
• Opportunity to help build scalable business development systems and processes

Schedule

This is a part-time, 20 hour per week, position based in the Greater Danbury area. The role will include a combination of office-based work, independent outreach activities, healthcare provider visits, community meetings, and local events. Because relationship development is a core component of this position, candidates should be comfortable regularly representing Altura Medical Group throughout the community. Specific weekly scheduling will be discussed during the interview process.