Remote Medical Director - Radiation Oncology Leader

Chicago Derm; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 249,000 - 373,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Radiation Oncology physician to lead quality and evidence-based care across our national network. This remote-friendly role emphasizes improving patient outcomes, guiding clinical decision-making, and collaborating with medical director teams on inpatient and claims reviews.

The position requires an MD or DO, active license, ABMS/AOA certification in Radiation Oncology and 5+ years of post-residency practice. Compensation reflects seniority and market.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree is required.
• Active, unrestricted physician state license is required.
• Board certification in Radiation Oncology (ABMS or AOA) is required.
• 5+ years of clinical practice experience post residency.
• Solid understanding of evidence-based medicine and managed care principles.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Evidence-based medicine

Managed care principles

Electronic clinical systems

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Radiation Oncology physician to lead quality and evidence-based care across our national network. This remote-friendly role emphasizes improving patient outcomes, guiding clinical decision-making, and collaborating with medical director teams on inpatient and claims reviews.

The position requires an MD or DO, active license, ABMS/AOA certification in Radiation Oncology and 5+ years of post-residency practice. Compensation reflects seniority and market.