Medical Director - Post-Acute Care Internist - Remote in Missouri - Optum

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The Medical Director will partner with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to ensure that Optum leads the industry in innovative health management strategies and is considered an expert in the field of post-acute care. The role as a physician leader, has a proven track record of innovation, achievement of measurable goals, and exceptional clinical competencies. They take a proactive approach to the marketplace and are responsible for continuously reshaping Optum’s corporate wide strategies.

If you are located in Missouri, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide daily utilization oversight and external communication with network physicians and hospitals
• Responsible for daily UM reviews - authorization and denial reviews
• Conduct peer to peer conversations for clinical case reviews as needed
• Conduct provider telephonic review and discussion, share tools, information, and guidelines as they relate to cost-effective healthcare delivery and quality of care
• Communicate effectively with providers to ensure the successful administering of Optum’s services
• Respond to clinical inquiries and serve as a non-promotional medical contact point for various healthcare providers
• Collaborate with Team to ensure a coordinated approach toward our member’s health care
• the development of action plans and programs to implement strategic initiatives and tactics to address areas of concern and monitor progress toward goals
• Provide leadership and guidance to maximize cost management through close coordination with network and provider contracting
• Regularly meet with Optum’s leadership to review care coordination issues, develop collaborative intervention plans, and share ideas about network management issues
• Provide input on local needs for Analytics Team and Care Management Team to better enhance Optum’s products and services
• Ensure appropriate management/resolution of local queries regarding patient case management either by responding directly or routing these inquiries to the appropriate SME
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of a recognized accredited medical school
• Current, unrestricted medical license and residency in the state of Missouri
• Board certified in a recognized ABMS specialty
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine 
• 3+ years of experience practicing in an acute inpatient environment, where dealing with managed care organizations made up at least half of inpatient practice
• Proven understanding of population-based medicine with preference given to significant experience with the Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial populations
• Proficient computer skills
• Proven working knowledge of changing U.S. payer and provider landscape
• Dedicated office/work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides privacy
• Reside in a location that can receive a high-speed internet connection
   
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work with others while completing multiple tasks simultaneously and successfully
• Ability to complete assignments with reasonable oversight, direction, and supervision
• Ability to be highly motivated, flexible, and adaptable to working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proven solid interpersonal skills and necessary business acumen to communicate and build positive relationships with management
• Ability to positively interact with other clinicians, senior management, and all levels of medical and non-medical professionals
• Possess a high level of organizational skills, self- motivation, and ability to manage time independently
• Proven excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication and presentation skills
• Proven excellent analytic skills  
• Ability to quickly adapt to change and drive innovation within team and market
• Ability to work across functions and businesses to achieve business goals
• Ability to develop and maintain positive customer and provider relationships

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
 
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $286,104 to $397,743 annually. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.   

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.