• The Medical Director will take a member centric approach to help the health system work better and to promote best in class care management
• This includes meeting with external stakeholders, program and product design improvement, site related audits and improvement initiatives

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges

• Support case and disease management teams to achieve optimal clinical outcomes for high risk populations
• Proficient in evidence based clinical guidelines and lead grand round clinical education sessions with nursing teams
• Primary functions include RN case manager support and consultation about high risk members and assisting in account management team presentations
• Be involved in telephonic outreach for collaboration with treating providers
• This will include discussion of evidence-based guidelines, opportunities to close clinical quality / service gaps, and care plan changes that can impact health care expenses
• Collaborate with operational and business partners on clinical and quality initiatives at the site and customer level to address customer expectations
• Effectively engage and articulate the Optum and UHC value story to our external constituents such as physicians and our customers
• There may also be opportunities to engage medical and specialty societies, hospitals and hospital associations, and state regulators
• 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
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

• MD or DO with an active, unrestricted medical license
• Board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• 5+ years of clinical practice experience post residency
• Sound understanding of Evidence Based Medicine (EBM)
• Proficient with MS Office (MS Word, Email, Excel, and Power Point) with the ability to learn new systems and software
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work over the telephone with other colleagues including physicians, nurses, and other similar personnel

2+ years of managed care, Quality Management experience and/or administrative leadership experience from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges

• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._

• Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $238,000 to $357,500
• Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role
• We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable
• 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 are 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