Medical Director - Part Time - Fertility Solutions - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Minneapolis, MN

4d•Remote

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 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.

Requirements

Board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist; with subspecialty in reproductive endocrinology and infertility
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

Nice To Haves

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

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