Physician - Occupational Medicine - Veteran Compensation Exams - Remote and Travel

• Requisition number:
• 2362347
• Job category:
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• OptumServe is one of businesses under OptumCare Solutions.

OptumServe provides health care services and proven expertise to help federal government agencies modernize the U.S. health system and improve the health and well-being of Americans. By joining OptumServe you are part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group a leader across most major segments in the U.S. health care system. At Optum, the mission is clear: Help people live heathier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. There's an energy and excitement here, a shared mission to improve the lives of others as well as our own. We have an exciting opportunity for a Physician Medical Disability Examiner to join our growing team! Responsibilities include evaluating and conducting exams for Medical Disability claims for Veteran's. This role requires traveling on-site, within an assigned region, to fixed facility and mobile unit locations to conduct exams. When not traveling, completing ACE and internal Medical Opinion only requests as required by applicable contracts. This is a travel position. You will spend 50% of your time traveling throughout the US to work in a Mobile Unit and 50% of your time working at home. Every other week you would be traveling and you can live anywhere in the US for this position. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely

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

• Primary Responsibilities:

• + Evaluating and conducting exams for medical disability claims for Veterans + Traveling on-site, within an assigned region, to a fixed facility, homebound or mobile unit locations to conduct exams + When not traveling, completing ACE and internal medical opinion only requests as required by applicable contracts 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:

• + Licensed MD or DO + Current and unrestricted state license + Accredited Board Certification in Occupational Medicine + Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy as well as the ability to demonstrate organizational skills and multi-tasking + Available to travel 50% or more for monthly travel assignments + Ability to work remotely when not traveling to complete ACE and IMO exams or other duties as assigned + Driver's License and access to reliable transportation + Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office + Ability to obtain additional licensures based on business needs.

This may include a compact license (Interstate Medical Licensure Compact) ensuring compliance with that state's existing Medical Practice Act

• Preferred Qualifications:

• + Experience with VA compensation and pension disability evaluations with a knowledge of VA quality and timeliness measures + Certified VA Compensation and Pension Examiner + Experience with Department of Veterans Affairs + Military and/or veteran healthcare experience
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $238,500 - $392,500.

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._ _OptumCare 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._ _OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._