Associate Medical Director

Optum CA is seeking an Associate Medical Director to join our team in San Diego, CA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally. We are passionate about patients and are leading the state of California toward better healthcare practices. Optum-San Diego is a close-knit team that has been long-respected in Southern California.

The Associate Medical Director (AMD) is a member of the clinical leadership team who provides leadership to support the development of infrastructure and ongoing performance management on population health and medical management initiatives and programs for the San Diego region. They will also be responsible for maintaining and establishing a network of high-quality providers within the market. In partnership with operational leadership, they will develop and ensure ongoing relevance of clinician compensation structure. The AMD will support the hiring and performance management of employed clinicians and oversee community physician leaders. 

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversees both IPA (Independent Physician Associate) clinicians and Employed/Group clinicians in terms of risk adjustment, quality metrics, utilization management, patient satisfaction and inpatient metrics in the value-based care model
• Acts as liaison for communication with physicians, hospitals, and other providers in the community
• Engages in committees including quality improvement, peer review, specialty networks, contracting, and credentialing
• Supports affordability strategies including inpatient management, high risk member management, and site of service for specialist (optimal care strategies)
• Participates in recruitment efforts for employed physicians and other specialty services as needed by the organization to serve the region
• Works with local site leadership on clinical concerns within the practice and clinician quality of care issues
• Meets in-person with groups and individual clinicians when needed to support the IPA and employed clinicians and provides necessary data to seek opportunities and drive performance
• Identifies, implements and monitors processes improvement by identifying the unique needs of the region
• Will oversees local site physicians leaders for the IPA and employed/group sites
• Collaborates with operations dyad partners to achieve goals set by senior leadership including quality measures, risk adjustment, affordability, access

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• Competitive starting salary and bonus options
• 401k with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, & Dental
• Life insurance
• CME time and dollars
• Continued professional growth & leadership opportunities

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:

• Active unrestricted license in CA
• Current board certification in IM/FM
• 5+ years of experience in an outpatient clinic setting
• Willingness to learn risk adjustment, quality, utilization management, IPA and group management, etc.
• Solid written and oral communication skills
• Leadership qualities: collaborative, empowering others
• Ability to commute to local sites within San Diego County and occasionally to other regional meetings with Southern CA

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role
• Presentations skills

What’s the first thing that happens when one of the most successful groups in San Diego comes together with a global leader in health care? Opportunity. With Optum being a part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, people like you will find increasing levels of challenge, impact and professional success. With a vibrant network of hospitals and urgent care centers, we are changing health care for the better by improving access to affordable, high quality care, and working together to improve the patient experience. That takes passion, commitment, intense focus and the ability to contribute effectively in a highly collaborative team environment. Are you with us? Learn more about this exciting opportunity while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 
 
 
California Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $273,584 to $380,852 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.  

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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