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Medical Director – Post-Acute Care Management – Care Transitions – Remote

3+ years
$269,500 to $425,500
10 April 16, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MD/DO/MBBS Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Medical Director – Post-Acute Care Management – Care Transitions – Remote
Requisition Number: 2274015
Job Category: Medical & Clinical Operations
Location: Seattle, WA, US (Remote considered)

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily utilization oversight and maintain external communication with network physicians and hospitals.

  • Perform daily utilization management (UM) reviews including authorization and denial reviews.

  • Conduct peer-to-peer clinical case reviews and provider telephonic discussions.

  • Share tools, clinical guidelines, and information to support cost-effective, quality healthcare delivery.

  • Serve as a non-promotional clinical resource for healthcare providers and respond to inquiries.

  • Represent Care Transitions externally and maintain relationships with medical thought leaders.

  • Collaborate with Client Services Team for cohesive coordination with delivery system providers.

  • Contribute to strategic initiatives, developing and monitoring action plans to achieve goals.

  • Interact with physicians, hospital leaders, and vendors to coordinate patient care.

  • Provide leadership to maximize cost efficiency and network engagement.

  • Participate in regular leadership meetings to resolve coordination issues and develop interventions.

  • Offer input to Analytics and Client Services Teams for service improvement.

  • Address and manage local patient case inquiries directly or by involving subject matter experts.

  • Participate in the Medical Advisory Board and cover intermittent weekend/evening duties as needed.

  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • MD, DO, or MBBS degree with current, unrestricted license to practice medicine.

  • Board certification and willingness to maintain credentials.

  • 3+ years of post-residency clinical experience, ideally in inpatient or post-acute care.

  • Ability to obtain licensure in multiple states as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Existing licensure in multiple U.S. states.

  • Understanding of CMS criteria and population-based post-acute care medicine.

  • Experience in team-based environments and multitasking under minimal supervision.

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

  • Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems and relevant healthcare applications.

  • High standards of ethics, integrity, flexibility, and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Salary range: $269,500 to $425,500 annually (based on full-time employment, experience, and performance metrics).

  • Comprehensive benefits including incentive programs, stock purchase options, 401(k) contributions, and more (eligibility requirements apply).

Additional Details:

  • Remote work flexibility within the continental U.S.

  • Must comply with UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

  • Application will remain open for at least 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool is identified.

About the Company:
UnitedHealth Group is committed to helping people live healthier lives and to improving the health system for everyone. With a focus on equity, inclusion, and reducing healthcare disparities, we aim to remove barriers to good health and foster a diverse, innovative, and sustainable healthcare environment.