Family Medicine Physician Job with Optum in San Jose, CA
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Overview
The Associate Medical Director (AMD) is a member of the clinical leadership team responsible for developing infrastructure and managing performance on population health and medical management initiatives in the San Jose region. They will maintain and establish a network of high-quality providers, develop clinician compensation structures in partnership with operational leadership, support hiring and performance management of clinicians, and oversee community physician leaders.
Primary Responsibilities
- Oversee risk adjustment, quality metrics, utilization management, patient satisfaction, and inpatient metrics for both IPA clinicians and employed/group clinicians within the value-based care model.
- Serve as liaison for communication with physicians, hospitals, and other providers in the community.
- Participate in committees such as quality improvement, peer review, specialty networks, contracting, and credentialing.
- Support affordability strategies, inpatient management, high-risk member management, and site-of-service strategies for specialists.
- Assist in recruiting employed physicians and other specialty services to serve the region.
- Collaborate with local site leadership on clinical concerns and clinician quality issues.
- Meet with clinicians to support the IPA and employed clinicians, providing data to identify opportunities and improve performance.
- Identify, implement, and monitor process improvements tailored to regional needs.
- Oversee local site physician leaders for the IPA and employed/group sites.
- Work with operations partners to achieve goals related to quality, risk, affordability, and access.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus options
- 401k with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits
- Life insurance
- CME time and dollars
- Leadership and professional growth opportunities
Required Qualifications
- At least 5 years of outpatient clinic experience
- Unrestricted CA medical license
- Board certification in IM or FM
- Willingness to learn risk adjustment, quality, utilization management, and related areas
- Strong communication skills
- Collaborative leadership qualities
- Ability to commute within San Jose/Santa Clara County and occasionally to other California regions
Preferred Qualifications
- 2-3 years leadership experience
- Presentation skills
Additional Information
Join Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, to work with a vibrant network and improve healthcare access and quality in San Jose. This role offers challenge, impact, and professional growth in a collaborative environment.
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