Medical Director, Specialty - Colorado Springs, CO
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: June 20, 2022
Job Description:
Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a
culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is
what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's
improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about
another gadget, it's about making health care data available
wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's
no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best
work.(sm)Do what you love with people you love. -LIFE CHANGING
WORK
- Our practice isn't just about patients. -It's about life. -It's
about making life better and making it healthier - for the people
we serve and for ourselves. -It's not the kind of work we can do
alone. -We do it together. -With a team we trust and enjoy. -With
other physicians who aim high and lead well. -And with the same
passion that led us to doctor in the first place. -Together we're
becoming better people and having greater impact - because our
lives are changing our work and our work is changing lives. -LOOK
NO FURTHER
- Optum Colorado Springs is a physician-led, close-knit team that
has been serving the Colorado Springs community for many years.
-We're passionate about patients. -We're leading the State of
Colorado toward better healthcare practices, and we're looking for
physicians like youLOVE YOUR TEAMYou'll gain:
- A community of care: we work together closely, laugh together
readily, and support each other earnestly.
- A culture of collaboration: we partner within teams, across
roles, and between specialtiesBECOME YOUR BESTYou'll enjoy:
- Balance: Create the life you want, with meaningful work,
reasonable patient loads, limited call and physician wellness
support. -
- Professional development: Receive ongoing opportunities to
build your skills and grow your careerWe're looking for Physicians
who value:
- Being led by Physicians
- Serving patients
- Collaborating with a great team
- Being part of a community of providers
- Becoming their best - -In this position, you will be
accountable for all clinical aspects of the Specialty division. -
Your work will be 80% clinical and 20% administrative. - You will
provide daily oversight and administrative support to specialty
providers and teams. - You will implement medical group and health
plan strategic initiatives in designated clinics, ensure adherence
to clinical guidelines, and build best practices to achieve
positive outcomes for their sites. - You will recruit, hire and
retain successful medical providers and provide education, support
and feedback on individual performance and direct all aspects of
clinical care delivery. -Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent clinical specialty services as required,
adopting best practices and evidenced based medicine
- Provide administrative/managerial direction and oversight to
specialty providers that includes the following:
- Assist with coordination of specialty resources to maximize
efficiency and optimize patient care
- Perform quarterly chart reviews on specialty chiefs
- Perform quarterly evaluations on specialty chiefs for bonus
purposes
- Chair monthly Specialty Leadership meetings as required
- Analyze performance metrics for specialty RVU productivity,
coding practices, and quality indicators
- Ensure timely submission of charges and correct coding for
specialty physicians and extenders
- Coordinate any necessary disciplinary action in collaboration
with the Senior Medical Director, Specialty
- Maintain appropriate specialty staffing and oversight of
specialty vacation, CME time, and budgeting for positions to
maintain FTEs within budgeted allotment
- Attend all pertinent meetings related to specialty operations
and administration
- Address any identified quality assurance issues with specialty
providers and ascribe QA leveling points as required
- Support measures to improve STAR and HEDIS scores as
appropriate by specialty -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 medical license to practice in the state
of Colorado
- 5+ years clinical experience and board certification - - -
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- Must have completed Medical School, Residency program, USMLE
exam, and be board eligible or board certified for either the
American Board of Medical Specialties (MDs) or the American Board
of Osteopathic Specialties (DOs)
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this
role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and
local regulations as well as all client requirements and will
obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure
compliance -Preferred Qualifications:
- This position will have a broad range of training
- Knowledge of managed care principles, best clinical practices,
and strong familiarity with the referral process
- Possess a high degree of work ethic and quality of medical
care
- Possess knowledge of managing people, strong MS Word Suite
competency and proven track record of successful endeavors
- Solid leadership skills, excellent organizational, verbal, and
written communication skills -UnitedHealth Group requires all new
hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.
-Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire
organization around one giant objective; make health care work
better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's
large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health
and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our
first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to
serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses,
brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas
on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest
potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams
against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible
ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do
your life's best work.(sm) - -Colorado Residents Only: The salary
range for Colorado residents is $254,600 to $295,200. Pay is based
on several factors including but not limited to education, work
experience, certifications, etc. 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: UnitedHealth Group is 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. -UnitedHealth Group is a
drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test
before beginning employment. - -Job Keywords: - Medical Director,
Clinical, Doctor, Managed Care, Physician, Clinician, Specialty,
Colorado Springs, CO, Colorado
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