Associate Medical Director
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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. 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.

Life Changing Work

Want to make a real difference in the lives you touch? LOOK NO FURTHER. 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.

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.

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 oversee 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.

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.
• Presentation skills.

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).

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.