Medical Director – Inpatient Care Management (Remote) ✨
🧡Optum | A culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact—without being bedside?
Optum is hiring Medical Directors to support inpatient care management in remote, full-time roles. These positions are ideal for physicians who want to apply their clinical expertise in a strategic, administrative setting that improves care outcomes.
Your Impact:
- Conduct acute level-of-care and length-of-stay reviews for medical necessity
- Collaborate with treating providers via peer-to-peer telephonic outreach
- Apply evidence-based guidelines (e.g., InterQual) to support care decisions
- Partner with internal teams on clinical and quality initiatives
What you bring:
- MD or DO degree
- Board certification in an ABMS or AOA specialty
- Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience within hospital setting, prefer 10+
Why Join Optum?
- Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere in the U.S.
- Consistent Schedule: Weekdays Monday – Friday, 8am - 5pm
- Strong Support: Comprehensive onboarding, training & ongoing guidance
- Purpose-Driven Team: Join a national network committed to better health outcomes
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range is $238,000–$357,500, which includes base pay and bonus. Total compensation is influenced by several factors. Eligibility for benefits varies by role and tenure.
In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase options
- 401(k) contributions
- Health, wellness, and insurance benefits
Pre-Employment Screening
Optum is a drug-free workplace. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Our Commitment
Optum is committed to delivering equitable care and improving health outcomes for all. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
