Instructional Designer
Optum/UHG · Dallas, Texas, United States · US
Posted 60+ days ago
General Business
Remote
Not yet analysed
Demand72
Career growth68
Healthcare fit62
Remote potential90
5-year outlook
Instructional designers in healthcare typically see steady salary growth with experience, especially in large organizations like Optum. Compensation is competitive but not top-tier compared to clinical roles; advancement into senior learning roles or learning management can increase earnings.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
broad
Seniority
mid
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-09-06
Intelligence details
Why this is worth applying to
Clinicians with a passion for education and training should consider this role as a bridge to non-clinical careers. It leverages clinical knowledge to create impactful learning experiences, though prior instructional design experience may be needed to stand out.
Who should apply
Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, or allied health professionals with experience in teaching, precepting, or developing training materials. Also suitable for healthcare graduates with strong communication and organizational skills.
CV angle
Highlight clinical expertise and any teaching/training experience, such as precepting, presenting, or developing educational content. Emphasize ability to translate complex medical processes into clear, engaging learning materials.
Skills to highlight
- Instructional design
- eLearning development
- Project management
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Needs analysis
- Communication
- Healthcare operations knowledge
- Training evaluation
Role summary
An Instructional Designer at Optum/UHG partners with Genoa Healthcare to design and develop training programs for pharmacy operations, compliance, and workforce development. This remote role involves creating eLearning, instructor-led, and blended learning solutions, managing multiple projects, and evaluating training effectiveness.
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