UM Medical Director - Radiation Oncology - Remote

About the Role

Join Optum, a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. This role focuses on driving measurable improvement in evidence-based medicine, patient safety, practice variation, and affordability while working with a Fortune 5 industry leader.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S., though hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. areas will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Work to improve quality and promote evidence-based medicine.
• Provide information on quality and efficiency to doctors, patients, and customers to inform care choices and drive improvement.
• Support initiatives that enhance quality throughout our national network.
• Ensure the right service is provided at the right time for each member.
• Collaborate with medical director teams focusing on inpatient care management, clinical coverage review, member appeals clinical review, medical claim review, and provider appeals clinical review.

Success in this technology-heavy role requires exceptional leadership skills, the ability to make autonomous decisions, and thriving in a production-driven setting.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree.
• Active, unrestricted physician state license.
• Current board certification in ABMS or AOA specialty in Radiation Oncology.
• 5+ years of clinical practice experience post-residency.
• Solid understanding of and concurrence with evidence-based medicine (EBM) and managed care principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on utilization and/or quality management experience.
• Project management or active project participation experience.
• Substantial experience using electronic clinical systems.

Pay

The salary for this full-time role ranges from $248,500 to $373,000 annually, based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (health insurance, etc.).
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase plan.
• 401k contribution.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.