Remote Radiation Oncology Medical Director

Careerwebsite; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 249,000 - 373,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in the United States is seeking a Radiation Oncology physician to lead evidence-based care across our national network. This remote-friendly role focuses on improving quality, patient safety, and alignment with managed care principles.

You will work with medical director teams on inpatient care management, clinical reviews, and provider appeals, with 5+ years of practice preferred. MD/DO required; board certification in Radiation Oncology; license active and unrestricted.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Active, unrestricted physician state license.
• Current board certification in Radiation Oncology.
• 5+ years of clinical practice post residency.
• Solid understanding of evidence-based medicine and managed care principles.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Evidence-based medicine

Managed care principles

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in the United States is seeking a Radiation Oncology physician to lead evidence-based care across our national network. This remote-friendly role focuses on improving quality, patient safety, and alignment with managed care principles.

You will work with medical director teams on inpatient care management, clinical reviews, and provider appeals, with 5+ years of practice preferred. MD/DO required; board certification in Radiation Oncology; license active and unrestricted.