Medical Director - Post-Acute Care Internal Medicine - Remote in US

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. The Medical Director will partner with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to ensure that Optum leads the industry in innovative health management strategies and is considered an expert in the field of post-acute care. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.Provide daily utilization oversight and external communication with network physicians and hospitals + Conduct provider telephonic review and discussion, share tools, information, and guidelines as they relate to cost-effective healthcare delivery and quality of care + Respond to clinical inquiries and serve as a non-promotional medical contact point for various healthcare providers + Collaborate with Team to ensure a coordinated approach toward our member's health care + Provide leadership and guidance to maximize cost management through close coordination with network and provider contracting + Regularly meet with Optum's leadership to review care coordination issues, develop collaborative intervention plans, and share ideas about network management issues + Provide input on local needs for Analytics Team and Care Management Team to better enhance Optum's products and services + Ensure appropriate management/resolution of local queries regarding patient case management either by responding directly or routing these inquiries to the appropriate SME + 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. **Graduate of a recognized accredited medical school + Current, unrestricted medical license and residency in the United States + Board Certified in Internal Medicine + Proven understanding of population-based medicine with preference given to significant experience with the Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial populations + Proficient computer skills + Dedicated office/work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides privacy + Demonstrated ability to complete assignments with reasonable oversight, direction, and supervision + Demonstrated ability to be highly motivated, flexible, and adaptable to working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment + Demonstrated ability to positively interact with other clinicians, senior management, and all levels of medical and non-medical professionals + All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy 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). At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. 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._ _