Job Description

As a part of OptumCare, the largest network of medical groups in the nation, MedExpress is seeking a Full Time Regional Medical Director to join our team in Bluefield, VA. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing Physician-led care locally.

Position Highlights

* In conjunction with the Senior VP of Medical Operations; assist in the research, development, and writing or revising of new or existing policies, protocols, and practice guidelines related to patient care and medical provider employment.
* Assist in the implementation of all MedExpress policies and procedures as they pertain to patient care and provider employment.
* Organize, direct, and integrate practices to assure continued compliance with applicable State and Federal laws governing medical services.
* Participate in site review by State, Federal, or other regulatory agencies.
* Organize, direct, and integrate the medical arm of Operations with other departments within the MedExpress organization.
* Maintain an effective working and interpersonal relationship with the medical colleagues, administrative personnel, hospital systems, and patients in order to achieve maximum operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
* Lead broader team engagement and mediate professional disagreements.
* Participate in MedExpress marketing activities.
* Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring processes.
* Participate in patient satisfaction projects as developed by MedExpress.
* In conjunction with the Area Managers and Senior VP of Medical Operations, assists in developing and meeting budgetary goals.
* Develop, oversee, and participate in projects that ensure the cost-effectiveness of care provided by medical providers and centers.
* Attend local and national meetings and conferences to remain current regarding issues relevant to the performance of duties.

What makes an OptumCare organization different?

* Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their license
* Patients are treated like family. We focus on helping patients get in, get healthy, and get back to what's really important.
* We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community locally.

Compensation/Benefits Highlights:

* Competitive pay and well deserved incentive bonuses
* CME reimbursement
* Comprehensive health, dental, vision
* 401k with matching
* Short and long term disability, company paid life insurance
* Company paid malpractice coverage
* Upward career growth and professional development
* Supportive and appreciative culture

Careers with MedExpress

At MedExpress, we believe in delivering quality, convenient, affordable health care and exceeding our patients' expectations. Our neighborhood medical centers are open every day from 8-8 with a full medical team and no appointments necessary to help patients get in, get healthy, and get back to what's really important. We provide a broad scope of services including urgent care, basic wellness and prevention, and employer health services. As part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're working together to help people live healthier lives and to help the health system work better for everyone. You can become part of our elite team almost anywhere with 250 MedExpress centers across the country and two administrative offices in Morgantown, WV and Pittsburgh, PA. Join us and start doing your life's best work.SM

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. (C) 2019 Optum Health & Technology. All rights reserved.

Required Qualifications:

* Board Certification in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine ~~~~
* DOT certification (or ability to obtain within the first 60 days of employment)
* CPR/BLS certification (or willing to obtain prior to start)
* Unrestricted medical license and DEA within the platform required
* 5 or more years working knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and State/Federal laws governing medical services
* 3 or more years of leadership, administrative, mediation, management, or supervisory experience in a clinical setting
* Willing and able to assist at other locations in the area
* 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
* Employees are required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive VoiceResponse (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or a similar Optum approved symptom screener prior to entering the work site each day, in order to keep our work sites safe. Employees must comply with any state and local masking orders. In addition, when in an Optum building, employees are expected to wear a mask in areas where physical distancing cannot be attained

Preferred Qualifications:

* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
* Computer literate in electronic mail, word processing, and office management system software
* Strong commitment to customer service and excellence in healthcare
* Clinical experience working as a Physician in emergency medicine, urgent care, ambulatory care, family medicine, or internal medicine setting
* Ability to remotely manage medical leaders across multiple state markets
* Commitment to driving business results and initiatives

About OptumCare

At OptumCare, we've found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving over 17 million people through more than 45,000 aligned physicians and 9,000 advanced practice clinicians. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Learn more at www.workatoptum.com.

Would you thrive with OptumCare?

* Do you practice evidence-based medicine?
* Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality care, not volume?
* Are you a team player - comfortable delegating and empowering teams?
* Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things?
* Do you want to be part of something better?

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