CareCoach Connect Associate Medical Director

1 month ago


Longview, United States UnitedHealth Group Full time

A partner of the Optum Care network, WellMed Medical Group, is seeking an Associate Medical Director (AMD) to oversee the CareCoach Connect program in East Texas – Tyler, Longview, Nacogdoches, Lufkin.The CareCoach Connect program provides both longitudinal and episodic medical care to mostly Medicare-aged patients on a Medicare Advantage plan.That care is delivered by Advance Practice Clinicians (APCs) in close collaboration (~1:5 ratio) with AMDs. The APCs and AMDs will conduct visits in patient’s homes and virtually to manage their acute and chronic conditions. This role will lead a team comprised of several physicians and their respective APC team (referred to as a POD). The AMD meets regularly with the clinical and operational leadership locally and regionally.

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.

Role Basics:Clinical/Administrative ratio: 50% Clinical, 50% Administrative/Leadership.

Position Highlights

Provide oversight of MAs, RNs, Social Workers, RNs/LVNs, and Advance Practice Clinicians (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 Care Coach 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 patientinformationisdisseminatedtoprimarycarepartnerstoensureappropriatepatient 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,andexecutingcontinuousqualityimprovementactivitiesor processes.PerformannualevaluationsoftheAdvancedPracticeClinicians(APCs)andotherproviders as directed, Participate in mentoring and leadership development.Participatein Committeesunder the guidanceofthe Senior Medical Director(s).Assistin successful on-boardingof newclinicians.Assistintheidentificationanddevelopmentof current/newbestpracticesinsupportof continuous financial and quality improvement of the Care Coach Connect program.PerformQIprogramsforyour PODtoimprove the Care Coach Connect program.Ensure metrics and outcomes arefollowedandachievedinthe localmarket.Partnerwithcommunityandmarkettoenhance anyinitiativesthatare neededtosupportthe growth and the development of Care Coach Connect Program.Support theCareCoachConnectSeniorMedicalDirector(s)inimplementingcritical initiatives that will impact the growth of the market.Applyandparticipate activelyintheOptumPartnershippathwayaswellindisseminatingthe results in local or national meetings.Promotesbestpracticesdirectedtopromotewellbeingamongtheteams.Performsallotherrelateddutiesasassigned.

What makes an OptumCare 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 patientsWe are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizationsPractice medicine autonomosly, 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,OptumCare Physician Partnership Plan k with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase ProgramComprehensive 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 ,+ 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. Our providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.

Required Qualifications:

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), or M.B.B.SCurrent board certification from ABMS or ABOS specialty board in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Active, unrestricted medical license in TexasValid DEA licenseActive, valid drivers licenseMinimum of five years of clinical practice experience post residencyMinimum 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

In , WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors, specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over 16, doctors’ offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We’re innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,+ primary care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for ,+ older adults. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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.


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