Physician Advisor - Remote Full time

UnitedHealth Group • Newtown Square, PA • 1d ago

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Part-time Remote Physician Advisor

Coverage spans from 6 pm- 3 am EST M-Fr One Monday off per 4-week cycle replaced by SA or SU 6 pm-3 am with set schedules based on business needs to provide adequate staffing of all shifts. There is a shared responsibility for weekend and Holiday coverage by all Physician Advisors.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

Promote efficient and effective clinical care of hospitalized patients delivered in a timely, appropriate and cost-effective fashion as guided by evidenced based medicine and regulatory requirements via review of clinical documentation, collaborative telephonic communication and other interactions with hospital client Case Managers and Attending Physicians

Promote payor and provider adherence to all applicable regulatory standards and CMS policy regarding inpatient admissions, observation/outpatient status, and the appropriate status for continued hospital stays

Provide in-depth clinical expertise in the management of specific patient populations to effectively manage length of stay for hospital clients by discussing documented concern and plan of care with treating physicians as it relates to utilization review

Meet performance and quality metrics while incorporating feedback from quality improvement reports and providing exceptional customer service

Function as a vital aspect of a team consisting of other Physician Advisors, Nurses, Administrative Assistants, Clinical Relationship Managers, and Team Leaders with prompt responses to requests for assistance from any members of that team

Performing all applicable administrative tasks, staying abreast of internal policies/procedures, regulatory changes and updates within the business segment, and completing mandatory UHG and Optum Physician Advisor Solutions Learn Source and education modules

Make engagement an area of focus and priority with commitment to the organization, colleagues and team members, as well as our clients

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:

MD or DO

Current, unrestricted medical license in state of residence

Demonstrated ability to build rapport with medical staff and hospital leadership

Proven solid computer skills and working knowledge of EMRs

Ability to work remotely between the hours of 6 pm- 3 am EST, M-F with weekend rotation

Preferred Qualifications:

Board Certified/Eligible

3+ years of experience in a hospital-based practice setting

Proven solid organization and communication skills

Proven problem-solving skills

Demonstrated team player mentality

Proven solid clinical knowledge base

Proven superior documentation skills

Demonstrated computer proficiency

Demonstrated ability to have meaningful and informed conversations with Case Managers and Attending Physicians

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

The salary range for this role is $124,500 to $239,500 annually based on full-time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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