Primary Care Medical Director, Optum - Albuquerque, NM

Optum NM is seeking a Primary Care Medical Director to join our team in Albuquerque, N

M . Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

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.

We run a systems-based practice, as manifested by actions that demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care and the ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is of optimal value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical oversight and leadership to the primary care team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols and guidelines to ensure the highest standards of care.
• Collaborate with other medical directors and administrative leaders to align primary care services with the overall goals of the medical group.
• Monitor and evaluate clinical performance, quality metrics, and patient outcomes.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in the recruitment, training, and mentoring of primary care staff.
• Manage patient care activities, including direct patient care, as needed.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Champion value-based care initiatives to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
• Implement strategies to enhance patient satisfaction and engagement through value-based care models.
• Analyze and utilize data to drive decision-making and improve care delivery.
• Develop and oversee programs aimed at improving care coordination and reducing hospital readmissions.
• Monitor and manage healthcare costs to ensure affordability while maintaining high-quality care.

Required Qualifications:

• Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or a related primary care specialty.
• Valid medical license to practice in New Mexico, or ability to obtain.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in primary care, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with quality improvement and clinical protocol development.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement.
• Experience with value-based care models and initiatives.

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.