Chief of Education | Do your life’s best work

Optum NV is seeking a Chief of Education to join our team in Las Vegas, Nevada. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain oversight of the APC internship program, all educational roles throughout the organization
• Manage the department budget and strategic initiatives through regular report outs

Required Qualifications:

• Must be Board Certified in Family Medicine
• License to practice without restriction by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners or ability to obtain NV license
• 2+ years of faculty experience
• Maintain current knowledge of and compliance with ACGME Institutional and Program Requirements – www.acgme.org
• Maintain accurate and complete program files in compliance with institutional records retention policies
• Ensure that residents comply with periodic survey by ACGME (ACGME Resident Survey)
• Have previous leadership/administrative experience specifically in leading teams and preferably managing budgets
• Be willing to combine Clinical/Administrative and Diagnostic (teaching) Responsibilities (60/40)
• Have solid administrative and team building skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have participation as an active faculty member in an ACGME-accredited family medicine residency program and graduate medical education administrative experience
• Employees must comply with any state and local masking orders. In addition, when in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are expected to wear a mask in areas where physical distancing cannot be attained
• You will be provisioned with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and are required to perform this role with patients and members on site, as this is an essential function of this role

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $226,000 to $366,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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.

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.