Medical Director

Optum CO is seeking a Medical Director to join our team in Denver, CO. 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.

As an employer of choice, we offer a full comprehensive range of benefits and attractive compensation package:

• Quality and productivity bonuses available
• Competitive sign-on bonus
• Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, 401k with match
• Professional liability at no cost to clinician
• PTO accrual model with the ability to borrow future PTO
• CME Reimbursement & Time Off
• Stock Purchase Option/Executive Savings Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™: In-home back-up child and adult/elder care
• Bright Horizons College Coach™: Tuition Payment Planning & More
• Stride Well-being Programs to help with health and lifestyle goals
• Physician Partnership Program

 

Top reasons to live in Denver, CO 

• 300+ days of sunshine with average temps in the upper 50s and one of the few places you truly get all 4 seasons! 
• The best of concert venues, sporting events, restaurants, breweries and shopping available 365 days a year
• Denver is situated a short distance from 16 Scenic National Parks and monuments, multiple world class ski resorts and has 850 miles of paved bike trails around the city as well as over 5,000 acres of parks

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leads Optum Medicare Advantage growth initiatives in the market by partnering with employed and independent practice association
• Works with Optum CO sales team to meet with brokers and attend community events to promote our Medicare Advantage plans
• Meets with IPA clinics and providers to discuss groups performance in affordability, quality and coding/documentation
• Promotes growth in IPA by engaging clinics and provider groups in discussions on benefits to joining Optum CO IPA network
• Partner with Network Managers to resolve problems for IPA clinics experienced by the IPA providers and members

What makes an Optum organization different?

• Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license  
• We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients 
• We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations 
• Practice medicine autonomously, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

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:

• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Active, unrestricted Colorado Medical License 
• 10+ years of professional experience with 3+ years of experience in managing or having operational leadership responsibility in primary care clinic  
• Ability to travel within the Denver area to meet with Network Physicians 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in business (MBA, MMM, MHA, etc.)
• Experience as a practicing physician in value based and/or Global Risk Model 
• Familiarity with value-based care, HEDIS, risk adjustment, and patient experience
• Solid understanding of and concurrence with evidence-based medicine (EBM) and managed care principles 
• Project management background  
• Proven supervisory skills, including clinical mentoring and coaching expertise  
• Proven team player and solid team building skills 
• Proven creative problem-solving skills 
• Proven excellent presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences 

The salary range for this role is $269,500 to $425,500 annually based on full-time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. 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.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.