Medical Director of Medical Oncology
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Posted : 24-Jun-23
Location : Las Vegas, Nevada
Salary : Open
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Physicians / Surgeons
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At Optum, we share what might be a surprisingly simple goal : make the health system work better for everyone. We look for people who relentlessly push themselves to go farther.
For these high performers, a position on a team at OptumCare is a natural fit. We offer more than the talent, resources, and can-do culture we offer a place to improve the lives of others while doing your life’s best work.(sm)
What You Will Do : As a Medical Director you will lead and oversee medical strategy and medical policy. The position will report into the Senior Medical Director of Specialty Medicine.
You will play a critical role in the development and successful implementation of the medical strategy by all Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs).
You will also be responsible for continual improvement in our medical program goals as defined. This position will work in partnership with Specialty Operations leadership to ensure service line operates to Executive expectations.
A Day in the Life : A Medical Director includes a variety responsibilities including ongoing clinical patient care and leadership oversight of the Medical Oncology team, providing clinical leadership to the physician in charge of Clinical Trials, participating in committees (pharmacy and therapeutics), participating in tumor boards (breast, GU, General), and treating patients as a medical oncologist / hematologist (outpatient and inpatient) in alignment with the value based clinical care expectations.
The clinical care expectations are set around the following : clinical pathway adherence, reduction of cancer-related unplanned admissions, avoidance of emergency department visits and facilitate advanced care planning.
Your medical communications expertise will be a key strength in this role, as well as your clinical expertise to oversee our Clinical Trials program.
Additional responsibilities include :
- Lead and manage the medical team’s quality assurance performance results.
- Lead and manage the medical team’s patient satisfaction performance results.
- Lead and manage the medical team’s efforts to integrate palliative and other supportive care services into the medical oncology service line.
- Serve as a key strategy resource for both internal and client teams
- Attend conferences / symposia and client meetings
- Develop departmental guidelines and procedures
- Participate in new business development activities by attending client presentations.
The Team You Will Work Closest With :
- The senior medical and business leadership team of OptumCare Specialty.
- The Oncology providers
Required Qualifications :
- Fellowship in Medical Oncology
- Relevant cancer clinical trial experience
- Medical communications agency and / or pharma experience or experienced oncology clinician with strong familiarity and experience in healthcare communications strategy and offerings
- Good working knowledge of pharmaceutical and biotech industries and scientific communications
- Strong understanding of a variety of scientific communications deliverables
- Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, plan for additional resources, set goals and objectives, organize other people and other tasks
- Travel within the US and internationally as necessary, based on project, sponsor, and organizational needs (
Preferred Qualifications :
- At least 5 years of leading a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses
- Led or managed a team of at least 3 direct reports preferred
- Relevant cancer clinical trial experience
- Highly proficient with the following computer programs and systems : MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe, WebEx (or other similar systems)
an Optum Organization, is one of Nevada’s largest multi-specialty medical groups. We’ve been caring for southern Nevadans since .
We have decades of experience and a drive to better our patients’ lives. Southwest Medical is as unique as the community we live in.
What makes an OptumCare Organization different?
- Providers are supported to practice at the peak for their license
- As one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organization in the country, Optum consistently delivers clinical outcomes that meet or exceed national standards
- We promote a culture of clinical innovation and transformation
- We are a top performer of the Quadruple Aim initiative in Southern Nevada
- We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community or our local organizations
Optum is a family of more than 70, doctors and 2, locations nationwide. We work together to help over 20+ million people live healthier lives in-person or virtually.
Our goal as an organization is to transform healthcare nationally, while providing Physician-led care locally. Our distinctive culture and set of capabilities enable independent physicians to succeed in value-based models of care and fulfill the Quadruple Aim of high-quality, high-value services, and outstanding patient and provider experience.
To learn more about our growing presence :
- Optum is the largest employer of providers.
- $6.4B invested annually in technology and innovation.
- Over 3.5 million Veterans and Military service members served.
- 99% of Optum Care’s MA patients will be in 4-star plans or better by .
- Optum serves approximately 9 out of 10 U.S. hospitals and 9 out of 10 Fortune employers.
- Optum is the technology-focused and care-delivery arm of UnitedHealth Group.
o UHG is ranked 5th of the Fortune .
o The largest healthcare company in the world according to .
o Seventh largest company by revenue in the world.
Optum HouseCalls in-home assessments are now available in all 50 states. Learn how implementing a holistic approach can help improve health outcomes and quality measures for Medicare Advantage members :
The Optum Care Partnership Program for Physicians is designed to reward, recognize, and develop physicians and provides multiple tracks for career development.
Partners and Distinguished Partners are invited to attend a once-a-year Partnership Forum hosted by Optum and focused on creating engagement for providers across the country.
Whether you want to be the next clinical leader at Optum or a stronger clinician, this program will support your career desires.
Compensation / Benefit Highlights :
As an employer of choice, we offer a full comprehensive range of benefits and attractive compensation package :
- Competitive sign-on bonus
- Med / Den / Vis, STD, LTD, k with match
- Professional liability at no cost to clinician
- CME Reimbursement & Time Off
- Stock Purchase Option / Executive Savings Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™ : In-home back-up child and adult / elder care
- Bright Horizons College Coach™ : Tuition Payment Planning & More
- Stride Well-being Programs to help with health and lifestyle goals
- Physician Partnership Program
Top reasons to live in Las Vegas, Nevada :
- days of sunshine, annual average temperature of 70 degrees, beautiful desert flowers and red rock canyons
- The best of superstar shows, concerts, sporting events, restaurants, and shopping available days a year
- NO STATE INCOME TAX, affordable housing, wonderful recreation available : Red Rock Canyon, Lake Mead, Grand Canyon, Colorado River, Lake Powell, Mt.
Charleston (11, ft elevation) are all nearby; Las Vegas is situated a short distance from 10 Scenic National Parks; Las Vegas is also a Golfers Paradise with 40+ neighborhood and championship courses
Careers with Optum. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system 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)
Nevada Residents Only : The salary range for Nevada residents is $, to $,. 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 k 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 : OptumCare 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.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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