Traveling Audiologist - Hybrid Remote - 2294634

UnitedHealth Group; Tampa (FL); Remote; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Medical Disability Examiner in Audiology to evaluate claims and perform exams related to tinnitus and hearing loss for veterans. The role involves significant travel and meeting specific qualifications, including a Master’s degree and licensure. Join a team dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Americans.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted state license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Available to travel 50-75% for monthly travel assignments.
• Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and conducting exams for Medical Disability claims.
• Traveling on-site to fixed facility and mobile unit locations.
• Completing ACE and internal Medical Opinion requests.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Masters or Doctorate degree

Accredited Board Certification/Board Eligible (BC/BE)

Job description

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

OptumServe provides health care services and proven expertise to help federal government agencies modernize the U.S. health system and improve the health and well-being of Americans. By joining OptumServe you are part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group a leader across most major segments in the U.S. health care system.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Disability Examiner in Audiology to join our growing team! Responsibilities include evaluating and conducting exams for Medical Disability claims tinnitus and hearing loss for Veteran’s. This role requires traveling on-site, within an assigned region, to fixed facility and mobile unit locations to conduct exams. When not traveling, completing ACE and internal Medical Opinion only requests as required by applicable contracts.

Schedule: This position will be on the road traveling one week and then working from home the next week. You will leave on Sunday for your assignment and then work Monday - Friday and travel home Friday night.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluating and conducting exams for Medical Disability claims tinnitus and hearing loss for Veteran’s
• Traveling on-site, within an assigned region, to fixed facility and mobile unit locations to conduct exams
• Completing ACE and internal Medical Opinion only requests as required by applicable contracts

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed Masters or Doctorate degree from a college or university accredited by either ACAE, CAA of ASHA
• Current and unrestricted state license or the ability to obtain licensure in the state where the employee’s work will be performed
  • This may include a compact license (Interstate Medical Licensure Compact) ensuring compliance with that state’s existing Medical Practice Act
• Accredited Board Certification/Board Eligible (BC/BE)
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Available to travel 50-75% or more for monthly travel assignments
• Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy as well as the ability to demonstrate organizational skills and multi-tasking
• Flexible workspace/ environment to include working in mobile clinics, pop up events, and homebound patients
• Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
• Ability to work remotely when not traveling to complete ACE and IMO exams or other duties as assigned
• Available to travel 50-75% or more for monthly travel assignments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified VA Compensation and Pension Examiner
• Experience with VA Compensation and Pension disability evaluations with a knowledge of VA quality and timeliness measures
• Military and/or veteran healthcare experience

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits re subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.