Medical Director - Clinical Advocacy and Support - Remote West Coast preferred
Optum/UHG · Los Angeles, California, United States · US
Posted 60+ days ago
Utilization Review
Remote
Not yet analysed
Demand80
Career growth70
Healthcare fit85
Remote potential90
5-year outlook
Physician-level compensation with potential for growth into senior medical director roles. Salaries typically range from $200k-$300k+ depending on experience and market, but exact figures vary.
Clinical license
Required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
mid
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-09-06
Intelligence details
Why this is worth applying to
Strong opportunity for physicians seeking a non-clinical career in utilization management with a major healthcare company. Offers remote flexibility and leverages clinical expertise without direct patient care.
Who should apply
Board-certified physicians (MD/DO) with active unrestricted licenses, especially those interested in health plan operations, medical policy, and utilization review. Ideal for clinicians looking to transition into administrative roles.
CV angle
Highlight clinical decision-making, experience with evidence-based guidelines, and any prior involvement in quality improvement or utilization review. Emphasize communication skills for peer-to-peer discussions and ability to interpret complex medical policies.
Skills to highlight
- Clinical knowledge
- Utilization management
- Medical policy interpretation
- Peer-to-peer communication
- Documentation
- Regulatory compliance
- Cost-effectiveness analysis
Role summary
Remote Medical Director role at Optum/UHG focused on clinical coverage reviews, benefit determinations, and peer-to-peer discussions with providers. Requires an MD/DO with board certification and active license.
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