Remote Radiation Oncology Medical Director

UnitedHealth Group; Cleveland (OH); Remote; USD 249,000 - 373,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Optum division seeks a Radiation Oncology Medical Director to provide clinical leadership within the Cancer Guidance Program. You will apply radiation oncology expertise to coverage decisions and drive evidence-based cancer care.

This remote, full-time role supports multidisciplinary collaboration and peer-to-peer discussions to advance oncology quality and outcomes across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Active, unrestricted physician license required.
• Board certification in Radiation Oncology required.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical practice after residency.
• Solid understanding of evidence-based medicine and managed care principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform utilization review determinations for oncology populations and support case and disease management teams.
• Serve as subject matter expert in NCCN guidelines and ensure policies reflect best evidence.
• Engage treating providers via telecommunication; discuss guidelines and care plan changes to improve health care costs.
• Educate Oncology team through sessions with nursing and by engaging with medical societies and stakeholders.
• Evaluate data (quality metrics, claims, health records, utilization) to identify opportunities to improve care and processes.
• Collaborate with operations and business partners on enterprise-wide oncology research and quality initiatives.

Skills

MD/DO

Unrestricted license

Board certification (Radiation Onc)

Clinical practice experience

EBM & managed care knowledge

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Optum division seeks a Radiation Oncology Medical Director to provide clinical leadership within the Cancer Guidance Program. You will apply radiation oncology expertise to coverage decisions and drive evidence-based cancer care.

This remote, full-time role supports multidisciplinary collaboration and peer-to-peer discussions to advance oncology quality and outcomes across the enterprise.