Field Clinical Practice Performance Consultant - Buncombe Co, NC and Surrounding Areas
Optum/UHG · Nashville, North Carolina, United States · US
Quality Improvement
Remote
physician
Demand75
Career growth70
Healthcare fit85
Remote potential75
5-year outlook
Stable demand in payer/health plan quality roles; compensation likely competitive with clinical roles but varies by licensure and experience. Advancement possible into senior quality, population health, or clinical program leadership.
Clinical license
Required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
mid
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-09-28
Intelligence details
Flexible work details
- Eligible countries
- United States
- Profession fit
- physician
Eligibility, licensing, and location restrictions can change. Always confirm details on the source posting before applying.
Why this is worth applying to
Worth applying for clinicians with OB or quality improvement experience who live in western NC and want a non-clinical payer role. Not ideal if you lack clinical background or cannot travel locally.
Who should apply
RNs, NPs, PAs, or physicians with OB/women's health, public health, care management, or quality improvement experience, residing in Buncombe County or surrounding NC counties.
CV angle
Highlight OB/women's health clinical experience, quality improvement projects, data analysis, stakeholder collaboration, practice transformation, and clinical education. Quantify outcomes and emphasize cross-functional teamwork and program coordination.
Skills to highlight
- Quality Improvement
- Performance Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Practice Transformation
- Clinical Education
- Program Management
- OB/Women's Health
Role summary
A field-based consultant for UnitedHealthcare/Optum supporting OB providers and Local Health Department programs in western North Carolina. The role monitors program performance, facilitates meetings, provides quality improvement education, analyzes data, and builds relationships to improve maternal health outcomes.
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