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Md Or Apc Sr. Clinical Practice Consultant

3-5 years
$106,800 – $194,200 annually
10 July 25, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Remote Education: MD or DO 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

 

Sr. Clinical Practice Consultant (MD or APC) – Remote USA

Company: Optum (UnitedHealth Group)
Primary Location: Eden Prairie, MN (Remote across the U.S.)
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation / Salary: $106,800 – $194,200 annually (based on experience)
Work Mode: Remote (U.S.)


Job Summary

Optum is hiring a Senior Clinical Practice Consultant (MD, DO, NP, or PA) to lead clinical documentation reviews and ensure excellence across Optum Health. This role focuses on Medicare Advantage risk adjustment, ICD-10-CM coding accuracy, and chronic disease management documentation. The consultant will collaborate with clinicians, operations, and coding experts, while mentoring team members and shaping clinical quality programs.


Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a subject matter expert for clinical documentation review processes.

  • Conduct multi-level clinical chart reviews applying evidence-based medical criteria.

  • Mentor team members, providing 1:1 coaching and leadership on review projects.

  • Partner with medical directors and business analysts to compile and present review outcomes.

  • Develop and update clinical reference guides, training materials, and education sessions.

  • Collaborate with coding leaders and national education teams to ensure alignment.

  • Lead team education, orientation, and competency assessments.

  • Assist in designing audit tools and clinical platforms to improve documentation quality.


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Active unrestricted license (MD, DO, NP, or PA) and board certification in a clinical field.

  • Certification in AAPC/AHIMA coding or healthcare compliance is preferred.

  • 5+ years of clinical practice experience.

  • 3+ years of experience with Medicare Advantage programs and CMS risk adjustment.

  • 2+ years in clinical documentation review or quality program roles.

  • Proven expertise in ICD-10-CM coding and chronic disease management.

  • Proficiency with EPIC, eClinical Works, Touchworks, and AI scribing solutions.

  • Strong analytical, training, and presentation skills.

  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Word).

  • Ability to review up to 50 medical records/day and travel 2–3 times annually for on-site meetings.


Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive salary range of $106,800 – $194,200 (experience-based).

  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision).

  • Incentive and recognition programs.

  • Equity stock purchase and 401(k) contributions.

  • Career advancement and leadership development opportunities.


Company Description

Optum, a division of UnitedHealth Group, is a global leader in technology-enabled health services. We are committed to advancing clinical excellence, healthcare documentation quality, and patient outcomes through innovation and collaboration across diverse healthcare ecosystems.


Work Mode: Remote (U.S.)


Call-to-Action

If you are a licensed MD, DO, NP, or PA with coding expertise and experience in clinical documentation review, apply now to join Optum and drive healthcare quality improvement nationwide.