Medical Director

Physician Pivot; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 249,000 - 373,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a leadership role focused on expanding Medicare Advantage in Utah. The position involves collaborating with IPA networks, clinics, and the sales team to promote plans, improve affordability and quality metrics, and drive participation in the IPA network.

The role requires board certification in Internal or Family Medicine, an active medical license, and ability to travel within the Salt Lake City area to engage with providers and brokers.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Active, unrestricted license where this position is performed.
• Ability to travel within the Salt Lake City area to meet with Network Physicians.

Responsibilities

• Leads Optum Medicare Advantage growth initiatives in the market by partnering with independent practice association.
• Works with Optum Utah sales team to meet with brokers and attend community events to promote our Medicare Advantage plans.
• Meets with IPA clinics and providers to discuss groups performance in affordability, quality and coding/documentation.
• Promotes growth in IPA by engaging clinics and provider groups in discussions on benefits to joining Optum Utah IPA network.
• Partner with Network Managers to resolve problems for IPA clinics experienced by the IPA providers and members.
• Works with Optum Utah sales team to meet with brokers and attend community events to promote our Medicare Advantage plans.

Skills

Active medical license

Willingness to travel

Relationship building

Job description

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads Optum Medicare Advantage growth initiatives in the market by partnering with independent practice association
• Works with Optum Utah sales team to meet with brokers and attend community events to promote our Medicare Advantage plans
• Meets with IPA clinics and providers to discuss groups performance in affordability, quality and coding/documentation
• Promotes growth in IPA by engaging clinics and provider groups in discussions on benefits to joining Optum Utah IPA network
• Partner with Network Managers to resolve problems for IPA clinics experienced by the IPA providers and members
• Works with Optum Utah sales team to meet with brokers and attend community events to promote our Medicare Advantage plans

What makes an Optum organization different?

• Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license
• We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
• We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
• Practice medicine autonomously, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

Required Qualifications

• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Active, unrestricted license where this position is performed
• Ability to travel within the Salt Lake City area to meet with Network Physicians

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in business (MBA, MMM, MHA, etc) preferred
• 10+ years of professional experience with 3+ years of experience in managing or having operational leadership responsibility in primary care clinic
• Experience as a practicing physician in value based and/or Global Risk Model
• Solid understanding of and concurrence with evidence-based medicine (EBM) and managed care principles
• Familiarity with value-based care, HEDIS, risk adjustment, and patient experience
• Project management background
• Proven team player and solid team building skills
• Demonstrated supervisory skills, including clinical mentoring and coaching expertise
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated excellent presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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. The salary for this role will range from $248,500 - $373,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.