Utilization Management Medical Director, Clinical Performance - California license - Remote
Optum
Paradise Valley, AZ
23 hours ago
$238,000 - $357,500
Job Description
Join Optum as a Utilization Management Medical Director to lead efforts in improving healthcare quality and efficiency. This remote position offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Work to improve quality and promote evidence-based medicine
Provide information on quality and efficiency to doctors, patients, and customers
Support initiatives that enhance quality throughout the 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 and clinical reviews
Required Qualifications
MD or DO degree
Active, unrestricted California state license
Current board certification in ABMS or AOA specialty
5+ years of clinical practice experience post residency
Solid understanding of and concurrence with evidence-based medicine (EBM) and managed care principles