Supervisor - Travel Medical Disability Examiners - Remote

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OptumServe provides health care services and proven expertise to help federal government agencies modernize the U.S. health system and improve the health and well-being of Americans. By joining OptumServe you are part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group a leader across most major segments in the U.S. health care system.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Supervisor of the Travel Medical Disability Examiners to join our growing team! This role is a supervisor role of physicians and mid-levels on the Medical Disability Exam Travel team. Responsibilities include evaluating and conducting exams for Medical Disability claims for Veteran’s to include TBI exams. This role requires traveling on-site, within the United States, to fixed facility and mobile unit locations to conduct exams. When not traveling, you will be providing oversight of the team, establish collaborating agreements with mid-level providers, complete ACE and internal Medical Opinion only requests as required by applicable contracts.

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:

• Licensed MD or DO

• Current and unrestricted state license or the ability to obtain licensure in the state where the employee’s work will be performed

  • This may include a compact license (Interstate Medical Licensure Compact) ensuring compliance with that state’s existing Medical Practice Act
• Board certification in specialty of Psychiatry, Neurosurgery, Physiatry or Neurology
• Proven ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy as well as the ability to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills and multi-tasking
• Available to travel 50% or more for monthly travel assignments
• Ability to work remotely when not traveling to complete ACE and IMO exams or other duties as assigned
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Must be flexible with work space/ environment to include working in mobile clinics, pop up events, and with homebound patients

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified VA Compensation and Pension Examiner
• Experience with VA Compensation and Pension disability evaluations with a knowledge of VA quality and timeliness measures
• Military and/or veteran healthcare experience
• Supervisor/ leadership experience

About Optum

Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that enables you to grow in the directions that best fit your passions. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.