Inpatient Care Management Medical Director - Remote

Lensa; Juneau (AK); Remote; USD 286,000 - 398,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as an Inpatient Care Management Medical Director, working remotely to lead acute care reviews and collaborate with providers. This full-time role requires an MD or DO with board certification and offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of clinical practice post-residency.
• Home office setup with high-speed internet.

Responsibilities

• Engage in telephonic collaboration with treating providers.
• Collaborate on clinical and quality initiatives.
• Participate in market oversight meetings.

Skills

Clinical Practice

Evidence-Based Medicine

Collaboration

Education

MD or DO

Board Certification

Tools

Relevant Software

Job description

Inpatient Care Management Medical Director - Remote

Join our team as an Inpatient Care Management Medical Director at Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, and work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. to lead inpatient care utilization and manage acute care reviews for diverse client plans including commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Engage in telephonic collaboration with treating providers to discuss evidence-based guidelines and care plan adjustments.
2. Collaborate with operational and business teams on clinical and quality initiatives to meet customer expectations.
3. Apply evidence-based medicine, including InterQual care guidelines and criteria reviews.
4. Participate in market oversight meetings with senior leaders and external partners.
5. Maintain proficiency in relevant software and platforms.

This role involves working with a national team, contributing to program modifications based on customer needs, and potentially engaging in change management initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO with active, unrestricted medical license
• Board Certification in an ABMS or AOBMS specialty
• At least 3 years of clinical practice post-residency
• Home office setup with high-speed internet
• Proficiency in relevant software and systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensure in HI, AK, OR, ID, WA, UT (a plus)
• Over 2 years of managed care, quality management, or administrative leadership experience
• Recent clinical experience within the past 2 years

Salary range for eligible states is $286,104 to $397,743 annually, with comprehensive benefits. The role is full-time, senior-level, and involves health care provider functions within the IT services and consulting industry.