Orthopedic Surgeon Telecommute Medical Review

Concentra; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon for a telecommute role in medical review. This position offers flexibility in scheduling and caseload while allowing you to leverage your clinical expertise to review health claims and provide medical interpretations. As an independent contractor, you will enjoy the autonomy of customizing your work environment and hours. Join a forward-thinking organization that values work/life balance and offers the opportunity to make impactful decisions in patient care. If you are passionate about quality assurance and compliance in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with an IL license.
• Active medical practice required to perform appeals.

Responsibilities

• Review medical files and provide recommendations for utilization review.
• Maintain proper credentialing and state licenses.

Skills

Direct patient care experience

Computer skills

Telephonic skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Board Certified MD or DO

Current unrestricted clinical license

Board certification by American Board of Medical specialties

Job description

Orthopedic Surgeon Telecommute Medical Review

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Overview

Are you an accomplished Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon? Candidates must have an IL license. Are you passionate about your work/life balance? We are seeking flexible and experienced physicians for our medical review division. This telecommute role provides the ability to customize your schedule and caseload within a Monday - Friday work week and within business hours. Create a flexible work schedule and be compensated on a per case basis as a 1099 independent contractor.

Job Summary

Relying on clinical background, reviews health claims providing medical interpretation and decisions about the appropriateness of services provided by other healthcare professionals in compliance with Concentra Physician Review policies, procedures, and performance standards and URAAC guidelines and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical files and provides recommendations for utilization review, chart reviews, medical necessity, appropriateness of care and return to work, short and long-term disability, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Group health and workers’ compensation claims.
• Meets (when required) with Concentra Physician Review Medical Director to discuss quality of care and credentialing and state licensure issues.
• Maintain proper credentialing and state licenses and any special certifications or requirements necessary to perform the job.
• Returns cases in a timely manner with clear concise and complete rationales and documented criteria.
• Telephonically contacts providers and interacts with other health professionals in a professional manner. Discusses the appropriate disclaimers and appeal process with the providers.
• Attends orientation and training
• Performs other duties as assigned including identifying and responding to quality assurance issues, complaints, regulatory issues, depositions, court appearances, or audits.
• Identifies, critiques, and utilizes current criteria and resources such as national, state, and professional association guidelines and peer reviewed literature that support sound and objective decision making and rationales in reviews.
• Provides copies of any criteria utilized in a review to a requesting provider in a timely manner

Education/Credentials & Qualifications

• Board certified MD, DO, with an excellent understanding of network services and managed care, appropriate utilization of services and credentialing, quality assurance and the development of policies that support these services.
• Current, unrestricted clinical license(s) (or if the license is restricted, the organization has a process to ensure job functions do not violate the restrictions imposed by the State Board);
• Board certification by American Board of Medical specialties or American Board of Osteopathic Specialties is required for MD or DO reviewer.
• Must be in active medical practice to perform appeals

Job-related Experience & Skills

• Post-graduate experience in direct patient care
• Demonstrated computer skills, telephonic skills
• Ability to work with various professionals including members of regulatory agencies, carriers, employers, nurses and health care professionals.
• Must present evidence of current error and omissions liability coverage for job duties and activities performed
• Managed care orientation
• Knowledge of current practice standards in specialty
• Good negotiation and communication skills

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Phone accessibility
• Access to a computer to complete reviews
• Ability to complete cases accompanied by a typed report in specified time frames
• Telephonic conferences

This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.

Concentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

Concentra's Data Protection Commitment

• Concentra is committed to protect patient data and to ensure privacy of personal and medical information.
• Every Concentra colleague has the responsibility to adhere to data protection principles.
• If a colleague's role includes handling or processing sensitive data, role-specific policies and requirements apply to ensure the protection of patient information.

Additional Data

This position is an independent contractor role for Concentra.

Concentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans