Physician - OptumServe - Veteran Exams - Remote and Travel

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LHI is one of 4 businesses under Optum Serve. Optum Serve provides health care services and proven expertise to help federal government agencies modernize the U.S. health system and improve the health and well-being of Americans. By joining Optum Serve you are part of the family of companies that make United Health Group a leader across most major segments in the U.S. health care system.

At Optum, the mission is clear:
Help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. There's an energy and excitement here, a shared mission to improve the lives of others as well as our own.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Physician Medical Disability Examiner to join our growing team! Responsibilities include evaluating and conducting exams for Medical Disability claims for Veteran's. This role requires traveling on-site, within an assigned region, to fixed facility and mobile unit locations to conduct exams. When not traveling, completing ACE and internal Medical Opinion only requests as required by applicable contracts.

This is a Monday-Friday position. You will spend 50% of your time traveling throughout the US to work in the Mobile Unit and 50% of your time working ry other week you would be traveling and you can live anywhere in the US for this position.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely
* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

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.

• Licensed MD or DO
• Current and unrestricted state license
• Accredited Board Certification/Board Eligible (BC/BE)
• 1+ years of experience with VA Compensation and Pension disability evaluations with a knowledge of VA quality and timeliness measures
• Ability to obtain licensure based on business needs. This may include a compact license (Interstate Medical Licensure Compact) ensuring compliance with that state's existing Medical Practice Act
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy as well as the ability to demonstrate organizational skills and multi-tasking
• Available to travel 50% or more for monthly travel assignments
• Ability to work remotely when not traveling to complete ACE and IMO exams or other duties as assigned

• Certified VA Compensation and Pension Examiner
• National Career Readiness Certificate
• Experience with Department of Veterans Affairs
• Military and/or veteran healthcare experience

* All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to United Health Group's Telecommuter Policy

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $229,500 - $378,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At United Health 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…