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Chief Medical Officer - CMO - for Veterans Administration Community Care Services, CCS - Remote

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In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Eden Prairie, MN
292K-439K Annually
Expert/Leader
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Eden Prairie, MN
292K-439K Annually
Expert/Leader
Leads clinical strategy and multidisciplinary teams for Optum Community Care Services. Oversees clinical quality, utilization management, regulatory compliance, and complex healthcare programs. Requires an actively licensed, board-certified physician with 15+ years of clinical experience and senior leadership experience. Preferred qualifications include Veterans or military healthcare experience, federal contracting and RFI/RFP expertise, familiarity with the VA Community Care Network, federal healthcare program leadership, and advanced healthcare administration, public health, or clinical informatics training.
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Requisition Number: 2394576
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
  • MD or DO with active, unrestricted U.S. medical license
  • Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Surgery, Physiatry, or Emergency Medicine
  • 15+ years of clinical experience, including 5+ years in a senior clinical leadership role
  • Proven expertise in clinical quality, utilization management, and regulatory compliance
  • Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex clinical programs
  • Demonstrated exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Proficiency in data analysis and evidence-based decision-making
  • Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Veterans or Military healthcare systems
  • Experience with RFI/RFP processes and federal contracting
  • Familiarity with VA Community Care Network
  • Leadership in federal healthcare programs (VA, DoD)
  • Advanced training in healthcare administration, public health, or clinical informatics

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
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 $292,300 - $438,500 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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