Medical Director - Part Time - Fertility Solutions - Remote

• Requisition number:
• 2358223
• Job category:
• Medical & Clinical Operations Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives.

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• As a Reproductive Endocrinologist supporting the Fertility Solutions Programs, the Medical Director guides members through the fertility landscape to align the right treatment at the right time, performs Utilization Management for requested services, performs peer to peers with requesting physicians, performs case review and provides comprehensive clinical support.

The Fertility Solutions Programs provide education and counseling of insured through individualized Register Nurse Case Management, Utilization Management and access to a high-quality Fertility Centers of Excellence (COE) network. This program delivers superior outcomes, lower treatment costs and faster times to pregnancy. While the process can be stressful to insureds, Fertility Solutions offers comprehensive support to employees throughout the treatment process. Position in this function works with other physicians on the team to ensure appropriate coverage of serviced markets from a licensure perspective, a work load perspective and to maintain a flexible schedule. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely

• from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

• Primary Responsibilities:

• + Evaluate infertility treatment plans daily for cases not meeting guidelines + Make peer to peer calls daily for treatment plans that appear to not follow guidelines + Work with infertility RNs daily to improve knowledge base, identify training deficiencies, increase case management efficiency.

+ Work with product leadership to improve infertility product offering and create new related offerings, potentially enhancing direct-to-consumer business You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

• Required Qualifications:

• + Board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist; with subspecialty in reproductive endocrinology and infertility through the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) + 5+ years clinical practice at an infertility clinic + Up to date on latest research and committed to following evidence-based practice guidelines + Demonstrated ability to create collegial relationships with other practicing reproductive endocrinologists + Proven problem-solver, innovative, hard-working, team-player •

Preferred Qualifications:

• + MBA, MHA, or MPH + Employment with managed care + Experience in utilization review + Proven published peer-reviewed research and a leader in the infertility field + Member of an ASRM committee or on the board of ASRM
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $248,500.

00 to $373,000.00. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

• Application Deadline:

• This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected.

Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. _At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._ _UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations._ _UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._