Behavioral Medical Director- Salt Lake City, UT
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Description: UnitedHealth Group is employing Behavioral Medical Director- Salt Lake City, UT right now, this occupation will be depute in Utah. Further informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. The Behavioral Medical Director position is responsible for providing oversight to and direction of the Utilization Management Program and performing! peer reviews as necessary. This individual will interact directly with Psychiatrists, Prescribers, and other clinical professionals who consult on various processes and programs. It will include roles which manage development and implementation of medical expense initiatives. The Director will also advise leadership on improvement opportunities regarding medical expense programs and clinical activities that impact medical expense. Our clinical vision drives the team to improve the quality of care our consumers receive. Specific responsibilities will include:
Consults with Care Advocate staff
Conducts provider telephonic review and discussion, schedules on-site visits and shares information related to cost effective health care delivery and quality of care
Conducts Peer Reviews
Conducts appeals
Interfaces with Professional Groups and Network Providers
Actively participate in committees and meetings
Seeking individual who is willing to work a! s part of a multidisciplinary team as an equal with team membe! rs
Provides leadership to and is accountable for the performance of managers and/or senior level professional staff
MD or DO degree required
Board certified in Psychiatry
Current, unrestricted medical licensure in state of OR
5 years post-residency experience required
Exposure to managed care highly preferred
Strong team orientation and contributor to collaborative efforts.
OptumHealth helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their health care needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on transformational change in the health care ! system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/VUnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.
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This occupation will be started on: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:12:32 GMT
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