Healthcare staffing contracts acquisition manager

3A. Freestanding Facility Contract Acquisition The specialist will conduct targeted outreach to the following facility types on behalf of FutureLink Staffing Partners: • Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities • Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) • Urgent Care Centers • Outpatient Clinics • Physician Offices and Medical Groups Responsibilities for this track include: • Research and compile a prospective facility database by region/market, including facility name, decision-maker contact, phone, email, and facility type. • Conduct cold and warm outreach via phone, email, and LinkedIn to introduce FutureLink's staffing services. • Schedule and facilitate introductory calls or meetings between FutureLink leadership and facility decision-makers. • Follow up consistently with prospects to move opportunities through the pipeline. • Negotiate and facilitate execution of staffing service agreements or master service agreements (MSAs) with interested facilities. • Maintain a real-time outreach tracker documenting contact attempts, responses, meetings scheduled, and contract status. 3B. Hospital VMS Identification and Registration Hospital systems typically manage contingent labor through Vendor Management Systems (VMS) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs). The specialist will: • Research and compile a list of hospital systems within FutureLink's target markets that utilize VMS/MSP platforms for contingent workforce management. • Identify the specific VMS platform each hospital or health system uses (e.g., Shiftwise, Stafferlink, HealthTrust, Medefis, Instaff, Bulletin Board, etc.). • Initiate and complete FutureLink's vendor registration and credentialing applications through each identified VMS platform. • Communicate directly with VMS coordinators or MSP contacts to shepherd FutureLink's applications through approval. • Track registration status for each VMS application and provide regular status updates. • Flag any insurance, compliance, or credentialing documentation needed to complete VMS enrollment and coordinate with FutureLink accordingly. 4. Deliverables # Deliverable Timeline Format 1 Prospective facility database (freestanding facilities) Week 2 Excel / Google Sheet 2 Hospital VMS platform identification list Week 2 Excel / Google Sheet 3 Weekly outreach activity report Weekly Email or shared doc 4 VMS registration completion documentation Ongoing PDF confirmations + tracker 5 Pipeline status report (freestanding facilities) Bi-weekly Excel / Google Sheet 6 Executed contracts or LOIs secured Monthly milestone Signed agreements 7 Final engagement summary report End of contract Written report 5. Required Qualifications • Minimum 3 years of experience in healthcare staffing business development, contract sales, or vendor relations. • Demonstrated knowledge of the healthcare staffing ecosystem, including LTC, SNF, urgent care, clinic, and hospital market segments. • Proven experience with hospital VMS/MSP platforms (e.g., HealthTrust, Shiftwise, Medefis, Stafferlink, or similar) and the vendor enrollment process. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage C-suite and department-level decision-makers. • Ability to conduct cold outreach, handle objections, and manage a professional sales pipeline independently. • Proficiency with CRM tools, Excel/Google Sheets, and standard communication platforms. • Self-directed, organized, and able to work independently in a remote freelance environment. Preferred Qualifications • Existing network of contacts within long-term care, SNF, urgent care, or hospital administration. • Prior experience registering healthcare staffing agencies with hospital VMS systems. • Familiarity with staffing contract structures including per diem, travel, and contract-to-hire arrangements. • Experience working with small or growing staffing agencies in a startup or scale-up phase. 6. Performance Expectations FutureLink expects the following performance benchmarks over the initial 90-day engagement: Metric 30-Day Target 90-Day Target Prospective facilities identified 50+ 150+ Outreach contacts initiated 30+ 100+ Introductory calls/meetings booked 5+ 20+ VMS platforms identified 10+ 25+ VMS registrations submitted 5+ 15+ Contracts or MSAs executed 1+ 5+ 7. Compensation Structure FutureLink Staffing Partners is open to the following compensation arrangements and invites proposals from qualified candidates: • Hourly rate (range to be discussed based on experience and scope). • Milestone-based fixed price per deliverable or per contract executed. • Hybrid model: base retainer plus per-contract bonus upon successful execution. Candidates are encouraged to submit their preferred compensation model along with their proposal. 8. Communication & Reporting • Weekly check-in call or video meeting with FutureLink leadership (30 minutes). • Weekly written activity report submitted via agreed platform (email, Slack, or project management tool). • Real-time access to shared outreach tracker and VMS registration log. • Immediate notification of any executed contracts, VMS approvals, or significant developments. • Responsiveness expected within one business day for all communication during the engagement. 9. Terms & Conditions • The specialist will operate as an independent contractor. No employment relationship is created by this engagement. • All work product, contact lists, contracts secured, and associated materials are the exclusive property of FutureLink Staffing Partners. • The specialist agrees to maintain strict confidentiality regarding FutureLink's business strategy, client information, and pricing. • A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be required prior to engagement. • Either party may terminate the engagement with 14 days' written notice. FutureLink reserves the right to terminate immediately for cause. • The specialist agrees not to solicit FutureLink's clients or prospects for a period of 12 months following the conclusion of the engagement. 10. How to Apply Qualified freelancers are invited to submit a proposal that includes: • An overview of your relevant healthcare staffing business development experience. • Examples of contracts secured or VMS registrations completed on behalf of previous clients. • Your preferred compensation model and rate. • A brief methodology statement describing your approach to freestanding facility outreach and VMS registration. • Two professional references from previous healthcare staffing or business development engagements. Questions regarding this Statement of Work may be directed through the platform's messaging feature prior to submitting a proposal.