Optum Medical Director (Clinics) - Orlando, Florida

OverviewOptum FL is seeking a Medical Director to join our team in Orlando, FL. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Position Highlights & Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Medical Director is a member of the leadership team and responsible for the quality, cost and service levels of health care provided by Optum Florida. This position works closely with the senior leaders to direct, manage and evaluate all clinical operations. This position is also responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring activities in direct support of patient satisfaction and quality improvement.Develops and maintains a collegial relationship with clinicians to support the business efforts of the organizationImplements market specific initiatives and ensures that processes and procedures are aligned with the business modelDrives improvement of quality indicators in assigned market by identifying, directing, and executing continuous quality improvement activities or processesPerforms annual evaluations of the Associate Medical Director, Lead Clinicians, and other providers as directedCollaborates with Market Operations and Provider Relations staff in the marketsAssists in the identification of potential physician practice acquisitions in assigned market. Supports the clinics under integrationsPartnering with the Clinical Affordability team, supports new innovative approaches to making healthcare more efficient and meaningful to PCPs and patients alike; ultimately bending the cost curve in regionDevelops and cascades clinical outcome/improvement messaging to business units to foster tighter working culture. Helps set agendas/strategies and collaborates with teams of Risk Adjustment RNs, and Quality RNsAssists driving aligned performance in our provider network through the development of meaningful relationships, financial and quality incentives, best practices, and forward thinking solutions to improve our value proposition to medical providersAssists in the identification and development of current/new best practices in support of continuous financial and quality improvementServes as an integral dyad partner interfacing with corporate level support divisions, to include Quality, Risk Adjustment, Cost and Care, Employed Clinic OperationsEnsures clinician compliance with federal and state regulations as well as internal policies and procedures, including the code of conductIdentifies and develops new leaders for succession planningCompensation and Benefits—Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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. The salary for this role will range from $269,500 to $425,500 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.Required QualificationsDoctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)Current board certification from ABMS or ABOS in Internal Medicine or Family MedicineActive, unrestricted Florida medical license or ability to obtain license rapidlyValid DEA3+ years of clinical practice experiencePreferred Qualifications5+ years proven experience leading/managing providersBilingual (English/Spanish) fluencyOptumCare 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06