Medical Director

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 230,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan Forgiveness

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

SoFi Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Prominence Health Plan, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Medical Director to lead the Health Services Department across PHP, including utilization, care, disease management, quality, pharmacy, risk adjustment, and provider relations.

The role directs goals and activities, provides clinical leadership, and may participate in cross-functional groups across PHP and external units, with travel to markets as needed.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Medicine; Master’s in healthcare administration preferred.
• Board-certified by a recognized medical board.
• Current, valid, unrestricted medical license in US jurisdictions.
• Free of sanctions from MD Medicaid or Medicare.
• Ability to render clinical opinions in utilization review.

Responsibilities

• Direct development of goals and objectives for Health Services Department across PHP.
• Provide leadership for Utilization Management, Care Management, Disease Management, Quality Improvement, Pharmacy Management, Risk Adjustment and Community Provider Relations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups within PHP and external units as needed.
• Represent the organization at community clinical functions and national meetings.
• Travel to PHP markets to oversee medical services delivery.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

MD degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Prominence Health is a value-based care organization bridging the gap between affiliated health systems and independent providers, building trust and collaboration between the two. Prominence Health creates value for populations and providers to strengthen integrated partnership, advance market opportunities, and improve outcomes for our patients and members. Founded in 1993, Prominence Health started as a health maintenance organization (HMO) and was acquired by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) in 2014. Prominence Health serves members, physicians, and health systems across Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Accountable Care Organizations, and commercial payer partnerships. Prominence Health is committed to transforming healthcare delivery by improving health outcomes while controlling costs and enhancing the patient experience.

Learn more at: https://prominence-health.com/

Job Summary: Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer of Prominence Health Plan (PHP), the Medical Director will direct the development of goals and objectives and the activities related to their achievement for the Health Services Department of PHP which include Utilization Management, Care Management, Disease Management, Quality Improvement, Pharmacy Management, Risk Adjustment, and Community Provider Relations. The Medical Director will provide leadership for the above-mentioned departments and may be asked to participate with and lead other multi-disciplinary or cross functional task-oriented groups within PHP and as appropriate other internal and external units.

Staff Medical Directors hold an active, unrestricted, valid, and current licenses to practice medicine in Nevada, Texas, and/or Florida and are board-certified by a specialty board approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Advisory Board of Osteopathic Specialists or a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. They are qualified to render appeal determinations in addition to initial determinations and non-certifications. Physician reviewers have access to consult with initial clinical reviewers, other medical advisors, licensed doctors, or peer reviewers through several modes of contact.

This individual is qualified, as determined by the medical director or clinical director, to render a clinical opinion or determination about the medical or behavioral health condition, procedures, and treatment under review and are knowledgeable of the issue under review, or of the current, evidence-based clinical guidelines, and novel treatments for the medical or behavioral health condition, disease, treatment, or procedure under review. Have the clinical expertise to manage the medical or behavioral health condition or disease under review. Individuals who conduct appeal peer review possess a license or certification in a health profession that is of the type and scope that permits them to apply their clinical judgement in consideration of an individual member's clinical needs to render a utilization review determination.

This individual will play a key role in the direction and execution of the PHP success in Nevada, Texas, Florida, and other markets as indicated related to the delivery of medical services in a population management environment. This medical leader will be responsible for strategically developing and enhancing the existing Medical Management Service Department in the areas of medical policy and procedures, utilization management, peer-to-peer clinical review, pharmacy management, quality of care, quality of service, physician enhancement and development, case/disease management, and appropriate documentation and coding. Furthermore, this medical leader will, as necessary, provide the skills and experience necessary in working with the marketing and sales department to assist in new membership growth and as necessary key account retention.

The Medical Director will be expected to work closely with Provider Relations, represent the organization at key community clinical functions, be visible at important regional and national meetings, and visit medical/hospital entities on a regular basis.

Benefit Highlights

• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! * More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Doctorate Degree in Medicine; in addition to a Master's in health care administration or related field (MBA, MMM, MPH or MHA) preferred.
• Board-certified by a specialty board approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Advisory Board of Osteopathic Specialists or a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine is preferred.
• Possess a current, valid, active, and unrestricted license or certification in a health profession to practice medicine in a state or territory of the United States, unless expressly permitted by state or federal law or regulation, when conducting the review, and is recognized in the relevant jurisdictions.
• Free of sanctions from MD Medicaid or Medicare.
• If there is a restriction that is allowed by a relevant jurisdiction, according to the medical director or clinical director, it is of the type that does not affect the health professional's ability to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of a reviewer.
• Are qualified, as determined by the Chief Medical Officer or clinical director, to render a clinical opinion about the medical condition, procedures, and treatment under review. Possess a license or certification in a health profession that is of the type and scope that permits them to apply their clinical judgement in consideration of an individual member's clinical needs to render a utilization review determination.
• Possess a license or certification in a health profession that is: For either a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine; or is the same license or certification as the ordering practitioner.
• Previous Associate Medical Director/Medical Director experience preferred.
• Minimum five years clinical practice and post-graduate experience in direct patient care.
• Familiarity with Managed Care Principles.
• Familiarity with HEDIS/CAHPS/STARS/HOS/NCQA/URAC.

Skills

• Excellent computer skills.
• Strong internal relationship building skills required.
• Strong external relationship skills required with contracted providers.
• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills required.
• Able to travel to all PHP markets and represent the Plan.

EEO Statement

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