National Medical Director, Musculoskeletal Health - UHC

About this role

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized

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The National Medical Director of Musculoskeletal Health is responsible for leading the design, development and oversight of clinical specialty programs to improve the affordability and quality of medical care across musculoskeletal procedures and related therapies, implantable hardware, and DME. The National Medical Director leads a small entrepreneurial team that uses the company's health care analytical tools, medical literature, clinical experience, and provider and member feedback to identify, design and implement clinical programs to lower cost, simplify healthcare delivery and improve quality and outcomes. The team is also accountable for post-deployment review of results

This position reports to the National Medical Director of Specialty Content and Care Pathways in UnitedHealthcare Clinical Services. This role requires a strategic and critical thinking mindset with the ability to handle multiple priorities as well as the ability to articulate and represent UHC clinical strategy to executive leaders across the enterprise and to external stakeholders. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S

as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires within 30 minutes of an office in Minnesota or Washington, D.C., you'll be required to work a minimum of four days per week in-office. Primary Responsibilities: Clinical Strategy Leadership in Program Design and Development Possess solid clinical and operational knowledge having worked in the designated medical specialty of Orthopedics Oversee the strategy for health plan musculoskeletal spec

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