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Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.

Inpatient Care Management, Medical Director - Remote

Medical DirectorMedical DirectorFull TimeRemoteMid LevelTeam 160,000Since 2011Company Site

Location

Minnesota

Posted

74 days ago

Salary

$248.5K - $373K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

Job Description

Inpatient Care Management, Medical Director - Remote

Optum

Requisition Number: 2338819 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. We are currently seeking an Inpatient Care Management Medical Director to join our Optum team. This team is responsible for conducting acute level of care and length of stay reviews for medical necessity for our members being managed within the continuum of care. Our clients include local and national commercial employer, Medicare, and state Medicaid plans. The Medical Directors work with groups of nurses and support staff to manage inpatient care utilization at a hospital, market, regional or national level. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: - Participate 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 - Responsible to collaborate with operational and business partners on clinical and quality initiatives at the site and customer level to address customer expectations - Is grounded in the use and application of evidence-based medicine (EBM) such as InterQual care guidelines and criteria review - Occasionally, may participate in periodic market oversight meetings with the outward facing Chief Medical Officers, network contractors, nurse management and other internal managers - Participate in rotational holiday and call coverage - Maintain proficiency in all required software and platforms Although the Optum ICM Medical Director's work is typically concentrated in a region, they are part of a national organization and team, and collaborate with peers, nurse managers, and non-clinical employees from across the country. In response to customer needs and expectations, Optum is continuously modifying its programs and approaches. Although not a primary job function, Medical Directors with the interest in doing so often can be involved with change design and management. 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 AOA specialty - 3+ years of clinical practice experience post residency - Technical proficiency in computer software and systems - Private home office and access to high-speed Internet - Participate in rotational holiday and call coverage Preferred Qualifications: - 2+ years of managed care, Quality Management experience and/or administrative leadership experience - UM experience - Clinical experience within the past 2 years *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $248,500 - $373,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, 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. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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  • 401(K), Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Family medical leave, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Generous parental leave, Generous PTO, Health insurance, Job training & conferences, Life insurance, Charitable contribution matching, Paid holidays, Paid sick days, Performance bonus, Tuition reimbursement, Vision insurance, Mental health benefits, Personal development training, Bereavement leave benefits

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