Medical Director

2 days ago


Midland, Texas, United States Optum Full time
{"title": "CareCoach Connect Associate Medical Director", "description": "CareCoach Connect Associate Medical Director

At Optum, we are seeking an Associate Medical Director to oversee the CareCoach Connect program in West Texas. This role will lead a team of physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) in delivering longitudinal and episodic medical care to Medicare-aged patients on a Medicare Advantage plan.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide oversight of MAs, RNs, Social Workers, RNs/LVNs, and APCs in conjunction with the entire Team.
  • Provide direct patient care for patients with multiple chronic conditions and/or a life-limiting illness who are seen in the patients' homes, as part of the CareCoach Connect program.
  • Collaborate and serve as supervising physician for a team of APCs (~1:5).
  • Collaborate with the patients' primary care physicians and subspecialists to manage care.
  • Maintain knowledge of current trends in chronic medical conditions management, hospice, and palliative care medicine.
  • Participate in quality improvement activities as needed.
  • Conduct and direct standardized, Interdisciplinary Team meetings (IDTs) and ensure patient information is disseminated to primary care partners to ensure appropriate patient care is being delivered.
  • Implement market-specific initiatives and ensure that processes and procedures are aligned with the business model.
  • Drives improvement of quality indicators in assigned market by identifying, directing, and executing continuous quality improvement activities or processes.
  • Perform annual evaluations of the Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) and other providers as directed, Participate in mentoring and leadership development.
  • Participate in Committees under the guidance of the Senior Medical Director(s).
  • Assist in successful on-boarding of new clinicians.
  • Assist in the identification and development of current/new best practices in support of continuous financial and quality improvement of the CareCoach Connect program.
  • Perform QI programs for your POD to improve the CareCoach Connect program.
  • Ensure metrics and outcomes are followed and achieved in the local market.
  • Partner with community and market to enhance any initiatives that are needed to support the growth and the development of CareCoach Connect Program.
  • Support the CareCoach Connect Senior Medical Director(s) in implementing critical initiatives that will impact the growth of the market.
  • Apply and participate actively in the Optum Partnership pathway as well in disseminating the results in local or national meetings.
  • Promotes best practices directed to promote wellbeing among the teams.
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned.
What makes an OptumCare organization different?

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.

Compensation/Benefits Highlights:
  • Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive with a target of $50,000.
  • OptumCare Physician Partnership Plan.
  • 401k with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program.
  • Comprehensive Benefits from Optum Partner Services.
About WellMed:

At WellMed, our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We're impacting 240,000+ lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness.

Required Qualifications:
  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), or M.B.B.S.
  • Current board certification from ABMS or ABOS specialty board in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
  • Active, unrestricted medical license in Texas.
  • Valid DEA license.
  • Active, valid drivers license.
  • Minimum of five years of clinical practice experience post residency.
  • Minimum of five years of proven experience leading/managing providers and/or teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency.
  • A working understanding and support of a managed care environment.

At Optum, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that promotes the health and well-being of our patients and employees. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.

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