Inpatient Care Management Medical Director - Remote
UnitedHealth Group
Tacoma, WA
15 days ago
$286,104 - $397,743
Job Description
Join Optum as an Inpatient Care Management Medical Director, where you'll lead efforts to improve inpatient care utilization across various regions. Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely while making a significant impact on health outcomes and advancing health equity.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct acute level of care and length of stay reviews for medical necessity
Participate in telephonic outreach for collaboration with treating providers
Collaborate with operational and business partners on clinical and quality initiatives
Utilize evidence-based medicine such as InterQual care guidelines
Participate in market oversight meetings with Chief Medical Officers and other internal managers
Required Qualifications
MD or DO with an active, unrestricted medical license
Current Board Certification in an ABMS or AOBMS specialty
3+ years of clinical practice experience post residency
Private home office and access to high-speed Internet
Technical proficiency in computer software and systems
Preferred Qualifications
Licensure in either HI, AK, OR, ID, WA, UT a plus
2+ years of managed care, Quality Management experience and/or administrative leadership experience
Prior UM experience
Clinical experience within the past 2 years
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution