Medical Director - NV Command Center, Medical Management

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The SMA  Medical Director provides leadership for the acute management processes ensuring appropriate decisions are made that are in alignment with performance metrics for the  on the management of its patient populations .  The Medical Director will also act as a liaison with the SMA Hospitalists and PCPs as well as the network Hospitalist groups by providing education regarding medical management processes and operating procedures including; Milliman guidelines, Observation process, medical management principles, grand rounds, coordinating the patient transition to post acute stytem  and will work closely with SMA Primary care and specialist.  Will intervene and engage in conflict resolution between the Hospitalists and PCPs.  Will educate and interact with clinical and case management staff regarding utilization practices and effective resource management.  Provide medical decisions for prior authorization as required for inpatient, post acute and outpatient requests.

Position in this function manage the clinical review of long stay cases in acute setting with case management team and attending providers. Recommend services within the organization for discharge planning including assistance with home care, palliative, LTAC, SNF for bridges towards wellness. Shorten OBS cases with services to support discharge as well as prevention for readmission.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and direction to physicians and nurses regarding all aspects of medical care and multi-levels transitions of care
• Oversee TOC processes to ensure reduction in readmission
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities towards success measures of the command center
• Support overall regional and corporate goals to ensure continued growth, safety of the members and profitability
• Participate in strategic development and implementation of best practices for the command center
• Educate physicians and nurses on resources and intercede when company resources are not performing towards their operation expectations
• Establish relationships with employed and network hospitalist groups to promote the goals of the command center
• Participate and guide clinical care towards Optum protocols
• Report, collaborate and implement plans as directed with the Sr. Medical Director

Required Qualifications:

• MD/DO Board Certified in a post graduate clinical specialty
• MD/DO Licensed State of NV (or ability to obtain)
• 5+ years related professional experience in managed care environment
• 4+ years of related supervisory/management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Hospital setting
• Knowledge of Medicare coverage criteria
• Demonstrated excellent medical management, leadership skills and excellent communication skills
• Proven good skills in making presentations and teaching
• Proven solid organizational and prioritization skills
• Proven ability to make medical necessity decisions based on Medicare coverage criteria
• Proven to integrate guidelines/tools to negotiate most effective plan of care
• Proven to formulate plans that incorporate the health plan benefits, community services, and patient self-direction

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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.