National Accounts Medical Director - Remote

Lensa; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 238,000 - 358,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a National Accounts Medical Director to work remotely across the U.S. This role focuses on enhancing care management and improving healthcare efficiency through collaboration with various stakeholders. Responsibilities include supporting clinical teams, leading educational sessions, and engaging with healthcare providers. The ideal candidate holds an MD or DO, has extensive clinical experience, and excels in communication and evidence-based practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Incentives

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of clinical practice experience post-residency.
• Strong understanding of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM).

Responsibilities

• Support case and disease management teams to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Lead clinical education sessions with nursing teams.
• Engage in telephonic outreach with treating providers.

Skills

Evidence-Based Medicine

Interpersonal Skills

Education

MD or DO

Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Tools

MS Office

Job description

National Accounts Medical Director - Remote

We are seeking a National Accounts Medical Director to work remotely from anywhere in the United States. The Medical Director will focus on a member-centric approach to improve healthcare system efficiency and promote best-in-class care management. Responsibilities include engaging with external stakeholders, enhancing program and product design, conducting site audits, and leading improvement initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Support case and disease management teams to achieve optimal outcomes for high-risk populations.
2. Lead clinical education sessions with nursing teams, utilizing evidence-based guidelines.
3. Support RN case managers and consult on high-risk member management and account team presentations.
4. Engage in telephonic outreach with treating providers to discuss guidelines, close quality gaps, and modify care plans to impact healthcare costs.
5. Collaborate with operational and business partners on clinical and quality initiatives to meet customer expectations.
6. Effectively communicate the Optum and UHC value story to physicians, customers, and other healthcare entities, including hospitals and state regulators.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO with an active, unrestricted medical license.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• At least 5 years of clinical practice experience post-residency.
• Strong understanding of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM).
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for communication with healthcare professionals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Over 2 years of managed care, Quality Management, or administrative leadership experience.

The salary range is $238,000 to $357,500 annually, with compensation based on experience and achievement metrics. UnitedHealth Group offers comprehensive benefits, incentives, and development opportunities. This role adheres to the company's telecommuting policy and requires compliance with all applicable laws and policies.