Medical Director - Post-Acute Care Management - Care Transitions - Remote

American College of Health Care Administrators; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 238,000 - 358,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in health care seeks a Medical Director specializing in Post-Acute Care Management to work remotely across the U.S. The ideal candidate will have a background in evidence-based medicine, quality management, and substantial clinical experience, with a commitment to enhancing health outcomes and driving improvements in patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical practice experience post residency.
• Solid understanding of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and managed care principles.

Responsibilities

• Work to improve quality and promote evidence-based medicine.
• Provide information on quality and efficiency to inform care choices.
• Support initiatives that enhance quality throughout the network.

Skills

Leadership

Decision Making

Quality Improvement

Education

MD or DO degree

Current board certification

Job description

• Medical Director - Post-Acute Care Management - Care Transitions - Remote

Description

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 they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Looking for a chance to drive measurable and meaningful improvement in the use of evidence-based medicine, patient safety, practice variation and affordability? You can make a difference at UnitedHealth Group and our family of businesses in serving our Medicare, Medicaid and commercial members and plan sponsors. Be part of changing the way health care is delivered while working with a Fortune 5 industry leader.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work to improve quality and promote evidence-based medicine
• Provide information on quality and efficiency to doctors, patients and customers to inform care choices and drive improvement
• Support initiatives that enhance quality throughout our national network
• Ensure the right service is provided at the right time for each member
• Work with medical director teams focusing on inpatient care management, clinical coverage review, member appeals clinical review, medical claim review and provider appeals clinical review

Success in this technology-heavy role requires exceptional leadership skills, the knowledge and confidence to make autonomous decisions and an ability to thrive in a production-driven setting.

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 degree
• Active, unrestricted physician state license
• Current board certification in ABMS or AOA specialty
• 5+ years of clinical practice experience post residency
• Solid understanding of and concurrence with evidence-based medicine (EBM) and managed care principles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on utilization and/or quality management experience
• Project management or active project participation experience
• Substantial experience in using electronic clinical systems

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

The salary range for this role is $238,000 to $357, 500 annually based on full-time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, 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.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion. We believe you deserve an exceptional career that will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could ...

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Job Location

Net Salary per month

$6,363

Median Apartment Rent in City Center

(1-3 Bedroom)

$2,788-$3,833

$3,311

Safety Index

76 /100

76

Utilities

Basic

(Electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage for 915 sq ft apartment)

$90-$450

$204

High-Speed Internet

$40-$150

$67

Transportation

Gasoline

$3.22

Taxi Ride

(1 mile)

$2.49

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