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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.We are currently seeking a National Accounts Medical Director to work remotely from anywhere in the United States. The Medical Director will take a member centric approach to help the health system work better and to promote best in class care management. This includes meeting with external stakeholders, program and product design improvement, site related audits and improvement initiatives.You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:
Support case and disease management teams to achieve optimal clinical outcomes for high risk populations
Proficient in evidence based clinical guidelines and lead grand round clinical education sessions with nursing teams
Primary functions include RN case manager support and consultation about high risk members and assisting in account management team presentations
Be involved in telephonic outreach for collaboration with treating providers. This will include discussion of evidence-based guidelines, opportunities to close clinical quality / service gaps, and care plan changes that can impact health care expenses
Collaborate with operational and business partners on clinical and quality initiatives at the site and customer level to address customer expectations
Effectively engage and articulate the Optum and UHC value story to our external constituents such as physicians and our customers. There may also be opportunities to engage medical and specialty societies, hospitals and hospital associations, and state regulators
Be available to travel onsite to the Atlanta office for audits, leadership meetings, and as needed
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:
MD or DO with an active, unrestricted medical license
Current Board Certification in an ABMS or AOBMS specialty
5+ years clinical practice experience post residency
Sound understanding of Evidence Based Medicine (EBM)
Proficient with MS Office (MS Word, Email, Excel, and Power Point) with the ability to learn new systems and software
Proven excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work over the telephone with other colleagues including physicians, nurses, and other similar personnel
Preferred Qualifications:
Board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
2+ years managed care, Quality Management experience and/or administrative leadership experience
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter PolicyCalifornia, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, or 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 education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.