Chief Medical Officer - CMO - for Optum Community Care Services, CCS

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Position Summary:

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for Optum Community Care Services (CCS) is the senior clinical executive responsible for shaping and executing the clinical vision and strategy across the CCS enterprise. As a key member of the leadership team, the CMO provides oversight of all clinical operations, quality improvement initiatives, and medical management programs to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based care to Veterans through the VA Community Care Network (VACCN).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Strategic Clinical Leadership:
  • Lead the development and execution of CCS's clinical strategy, ensuring alignment with CCS goals, federal regulations, and Optum Serve's mission.
• Oversight of Clinical Quality Programs:
  • Direct the design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical quality initiatives, including peer review processes, patient safety programs, and performance metrics.
• Governance and Committee Leadership:
  • Chair the CCS Clinical Quality Improvement Program Committee and oversee all clinical governance bodies.
• Clinical Operations Management:
  • Supervise Medical Directors and other clinical leaders, ensuring consistent application of evidence-based practices and adherence to clinical standards.
• Regulatory and Contractual Compliance:
  • Ensure all clinical activities meet federal, state, and contractual requirements, including CMS, VA, and Optum Serve consulting engagements.
• Innovation and Program Development:
  • Lead the development of new clinical programs, including value-based care models, utilization management strategies, and integrated behavioral and physical health initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Serve as the primary clinical liaison to external and internal entities, fostering collaboration and trust.
• Clinical Risk Management:
  • Oversee clinical risk assessments, adverse event reviews, and corrective action planning to ensure patient safety and mitigate liability.
• Data-Driven Decision Making:
  • Utilize clinical data analytics to guide strategic decisions, monitor outcomes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentorship and Education:
  • Provide mentorship to clinical leaders and staff, promoting professional development and clinical excellence.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO with active, unrestricted U.S. medical license
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Surgery, Physiatry, or Emergency Medicine
• 15+ years of clinical experience, including 5+ years in a senior clinical leadership role
• Proven expertise in clinical quality, utilization management, and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency in data analysis and evidence-based decision-making
• Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex clinical programs
• Proven exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Willing or ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced training in healthcare administration, public health, or clinical informatics

About Optum

Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that enables you to grow in the directions that best fit your passions. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.