Director Utilization Mgmt (Relocation Bonus Available)

Wellpath; Freehold (NJ); Hybrid; USD 199,992 - 249,995; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

DailyPay – receive your money as you earn it

Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company‑paid life insurance

Tax‑free Health Spending Account (HSA)

Wellness program: fitness memberships and product discounts

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Utilization Management in Freehold, New Jersey. The role involves leading utilization review, managing staff, and ensuring quality patient care. Candidates must have an M.D. or D.O. along with at least one year of utilization management experience. Offering a competitive salary of $199,992 to $249,995, this position also includes comprehensive benefits and a relocation bonus to enhance your career in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in utilization management is required.
• Experience in performance and/or quality improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee utilization review, case management, and quality improvement.
• Manage UM staff, including performance reviews and employee development.
• Evaluate and recommend policy improvements related to the utilization review system.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Osteopathic Doctor (D.O.)

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us.

Position: Director Utilization Management (Relocation Bonus Available)

Compensation: $199,992 - $249,995.2 / year

Department: Regional Office Location: Lemoyne, Pennsylvania (Onsite)

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved.
• Join a mission‑driven organization with a people‑first culture.
• Excellent career growth opportunities.
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients.
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Autonomy in a warm team environment.
• Growth and training.

Perks and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k).
• DailyPay – receive your money as you earn it.
• Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling and health coaching.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Tax‑free Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Wellness program: fitness memberships and product discounts.
• Preferred banking partnership with discounted rates for home and auto loans.
• *Eligibility for perks and benefits varies by employee type and length of service.

How you make a difference

The Medical Director of Utilization Management leads and oversees utilization review, case management, quality improvement, and related policy and practice initiatives within the assigned area. They provide guidance and direction to medical staff to ensure quality patient care and appropriate utilization of medical services. They serve as a key liaison with external partners and stakeholders and collaborate with internal teams to optimize care delivery and achieve operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the use of nationally recognized criteria and evidence‑based standards for inpatient concurrent reviews and off‑site service requests.
• Manage UM staff, including performance reviews, employee development, hiring, coaching, counseling, and retention.
• Lead UM process improvements, facilitate patient care goals, and use data research to reduce length of inpatient stays and decrease ED admissions.
• Evaluate and recommend policy improvements related to the utilization review system; provide UM updates and participate in meetings.
• Establish and monitor progress toward UM program goals, maintain off‑site service and UM tracking/reporting, and facilitate regular meetings with partner hospital clinical staff regarding off‑site services.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Osteopathic Doctor (D.O.) from an accredited university.

Experience

• One (1) year of experience in utilization management is required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
• Experience in performance and/or quality improvement preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current medical license in the state of employment.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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