Why is This a Great Opportunity?

Our client is a leader in utilization management and are using evidence-based approach to  leverage their  exceptional capabilities, powerful analytics, and acute sensitivity to the challenges and needs of everyone involved across the healthcare continuum. By applying proven talent and leading-edge technology, they  harness healthcare’s evolving demand and inherent change to realize healthcare innovation and deliver improved results and a positive experience for everyone.

Can be based in any state in the USA.

 Job Description

We are hiring several physicians for medical management positions who can 

• Provide timely expert medical review for requests to evaluate the medical necessity of services that do not meet utilization review criteria while located in a state or territory of the United States.
• Review appeals for denied services related to current relevant medical experience or knowledge in accordance with appeal policies, if so delegated.
• Provide timely peer-to-peer discussions with referring physicians to clarify clinical information and to explain review outcome decisions.
• Document all actions related to clinical review sessions and attests to appeal review qualifications as required.
• Maintains files of all reviews as required by law and Health Plans to retrieve data.
• Maintains necessary credentials and immediately informs the organization of any adverse actions relating to medical licenses and/or board certifications.
• Supports the annual review of utilization review criteria.
• Participates in strategic planning for and evaluation of the Care Management process/unit.
• Assists with staff educational training and in-service programs and serves as a clinical resource for the staff. 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have  

• an M.D. or D.O. with a current, active, U.S. state medical license and board certified in a specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
• minimum 5 years experience in Oncology
• Board certification in medical oncology or hematology or radiation oncology
• Must have recent practice experience in direct patient care (within the past 18 months). 
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, URAC and NCQA standards a plus, and familiarity with automated processes and computer applications and systems is required.

 This position offers a competitive base salary, short term incentive cash bonus and exceptional benefits including a 401k plan with up to 6% contribution.