Medical Director - Post-Acute Care Management - Care Transitions - Remote anywhere in US

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual’s physical, mental and social needs – helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.

As a team member of our naviHealth product, we help change the way health care is delivered from hospital to home supporting patients transitioning across care settings. This life-changing work helps give older adults more days at home.

We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Why naviHealth?

At naviHealth, our mission is to work with extraordinarily talented people who are committed to making a positive and powerful impact on society by transforming health care. naviHealth is the result of almost two decades of dedicated visionary leaders and innovative organizations challenging the status quo for care transition solutions. We do health care differently and we are changing health care one patient at a time. Moreover, have a genuine passion and energy to grow within an aggressive and fun environment, using the latest technologies in alignment with the company’s technical vision and strategy.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. We are currently looking for Medical Directors that can work daytime in any of the continental time zones in the US.

Required Qualifications:

• Board certification as an MD, DO, MBBS with a current unrestricted license to practice and willing to maintain necessary credentials to retain the position
• Current, unrestricted medical license and the ability to obtain licensure in multiple states. You can work from anywhere in the United States
• 3+ years of post-residency patient care, preferably in inpatient or post-acute setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensure in multiple states
• Willing to obtain additional state licenses, with Optum’s support
• Understanding of population-based medicine, preferably with knowledge of CMS criteria for post-acute care
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment while completing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to complete assignments with reasonable oversight, direction, and supervision
• Demonstrated ability to positively interact with other clinicians, management, and all levels of medical and non-medical professionals
• Demonstrated competence in use of electronic health records as well as associated technology and applications
• Proven excellent organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• Proven solid interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and build positive relationships with colleagues
• Proven highest level of ethics and integrity
• Proven highly motivated, flexible and adaptable to working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

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

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.