CareCoach Connect Associate Medical Director - WellMed - Waco, TX
Company: Optum
Location: Hillsboro
Posted on: May 12, 2025
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Job Description:
A partner of the Optum Care network, -WellMed Medical Group, is
seeking an Associate Medical Director (AMD) to oversee the
CareCoach Connect program in Waco, TX. - The CareCoach Connect
program provides both longitudinal and episodic medical care to
mostly Medicare-aged patients on a Medicare Advantage plan. - That
care is delivered by Advance Practice Clinicians (APCs) in close
collaboration (-1:5 ratio) with AMDs. The APCs and AMDs will
conduct visits in patient's homes and virtually to manage their
acute and chronic conditions. This role will lead a team comprised
of several physicians and their respective APC team (referred to as
a POD). The AMD meets regularly with the clinical and operational
leadership locally and regionally.
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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. -
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Role Basics: Clinical/Administrative ratio: 50% Clinical, 50%
Administrative/Leadership.
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Position Highlights
Provide oversight of MAs, RNs, Social Workers,LVNs, and Advance
Practice Clinicians (APCs) in conjunction with the entire Team.
Provide direct patient care for patients with multiple chronic
conditions and/or a life-limiting illness who are seen in the
patients' homes, as part of the Care Coach Connect program.
Collaborate and serve as supervising physician for a team of APCs
(-1:5)
Collaborate with the patients' primary care physicians and
subspecialists to manage care.
Maintain knowledge of current trends in chronic medical conditions
management, hospice, and palliative care medicine.
Participate in quality improvement activities as needed.
Conduct and direct standardized, Interdisciplinary Team meetings
(IDTs) and ensure patient information is disseminated to primary
care partners to ensure appropriate patient care is being
delivered.
Implement market specific initiatives and ensure that processes and
procedures are aligned with the business model. Drives improvement
of quality indicators in assigned market by identifying, directing,
and executing continuous quality improvement activities or
processes.
Perform annual evaluations of the Advanced Practice Clinicians
(APCs) and other providers as directed, Participate in mentoring
and leadership development.
Participate in Committees under the guidance of the Senior Medical
Director(s).
Assist in successful on-boarding of new clinicians.
Assist in the identification and development of current/new best
practices in support of continuous financial and quality
improvement of the Care Coach Connect program.
Perform QI programs for your POD to improve the Care Coach Connect
program.
Ensure metrics and outcomes are followed and achieved in the local
market.
Partner with community and market to enhance any initiatives that
are needed to support the growth and the development of Care Coach
Connect Program.
Support the Care Coach Connect Senior Medical Director(s) in
implementing critical initiatives that will impact the growth of
the market.
Apply and participate actively in the Optum Partnership pathway as
well in disseminating the results in local or national
meetings.
Promotes best practices directed to promote wellbeing among the
teams.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
What makes an OptumCare organization different?
Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to
practice at the top of your license ---
We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care
for patients---
We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while
still maintaining the culture and community of our local care
organizations---
Practice medicine autonomosly, with the support, not restrictions,
of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization
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Compensation/Benefits Highlights:
Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive with a target of
$50,000
OptumCare Physician Partnership Plan
401k with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock
Purchase Program
Comprehensive Benefits from Optum Partner Services -
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About WellMed:
At WellMed our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative
health care, striving to change the face of health care for
seniors. We're impacting 240,000+ lives, primarily Medicare
eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and
multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management
services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family
of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and
to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong
effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their
dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that
means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your
life's best work.
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-Required Qualifications:
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), or
M.B.B.S
Current board certification from ABMS or ABOS specialty board in
Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Active, unrestricted medical license in Texas
Valid DEA license
Active, valid drivers license
Minimum of two years of clinical practice experience post
residency
Minimum of two years of proven experience leading/managing
providers and/or teams
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
A working understanding and support of a managed care
environment
In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients
across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors,
specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in
providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over
16,000 doctors' offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We're
innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face
of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary
care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice
clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults. Together,
we're making health care work better for everyone.
The salary range for this role is $269,500 to $425,500 per year.
Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The
actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon
experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors
including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work
experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with
all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary,
UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice
of benefits and incentives.
OptumCare 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. -
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OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass
a drug test before beginning employment. -
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