Careers at Landmark, part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses. At Landmark, we work to deliver high quality, comprehensive care to chronically ill patients wherever they reside and whenever they need it. We focus on doing what’s right for the people we serve, even when it’s not easy. This is your opportunity to be part of a compassionate team that is setting out to change health care for complex, chronic patients. We’re looking for driven people like you because changing the status quo takes dedication. Here, we’ll invest in your personal and professional growth while giving you a unique opportunity to make a difference. Helping people feel their best is a rewarding part of doing your life’s best work.(sm)
Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual’s physical, mental and social needs – helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.
As a team member of our Landmark product, we help bring home-based medical care to complex, chronic patients.
We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings.
The Director of Clinical Innovations is an important cross-functional clinical member on the Clinical Innovations team, collaborating with multiple leaders and teammates in the company to lead and facilitate the development and planning of strategic clinical delivery initiatives that advance the impact, quality and growth of Landmark’s core clinical model. Support the design and implementation planning of new clinical pilots and programs, development of new product offerings and the assessment of the utility of new clinical tools & technologies. Because of the nature of the initiatives, this will entail frequent interaction and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders including independent consultants and subject matter experts (SMEs), vendors, and the senior and executive leadership of Landmark Health, Optum and UHC.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of evidence-based solutions for complex clinical problems for the business that require prioritization of multiple factors, strategic thinking, data analysis, research and collaboration across functional teams
- Uses a stakeholder-driven governance and development approach, whenever possible, in leading assigned initiatives
- Plans and/or oversees clinical pilots with focus on clinical best practice, enhancement of current model, development of business case, outcomes measurement and supporting operational design and/or expansion
- Proactively researches new and relevant tools & techniques across the healthcare landscape, evaluates and consults on clinical utility of solutions, vendors with which Landmark may consider contracting
- Provide subject matter expertise and thought partnership in the development of clinical content including but not limited to clinical protocols, policies and training materials
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:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5+ years of demonstrable experience within the healthcare industry
- Experience leading or developing clinical initiatives
- Comfort and experience with discussion, writing and presenting of clinical vocabulary and content
- Demonstrated track record of partnering with cross-functional leaders to define and implement clinical strategy
- Proven analytical and open mindset; structured problem-solving capabilities
- Proven an inquisitive learner who is facile at researching clinical evidence and guidelines in development and planning work, able to think critically and reconcile conflicting information, can apply evidence that is appropriate for patient population or priority
- Proven exceptional at developing professional communications for executive leadership (documents and presentations)
- Solid interpersonal skills, executive presence, and an openness to working collaboratively with others
- Demonstrated ability to navigate a fast-paced, dynamic environment and comfort with ambiguity
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA or MPH
- Clinical training and 2+ years of practice in nursing, social work, behavioral health or related discipline
- Experience in home-based medical care, primary care/geriatrics, palliative care, and/or value-based care models
Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $118,000 to $226,800. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
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