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OptumCare, the largest network of medical groups in the nation, is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Part Time Physician Medical Director to join our corporate care team in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. As a Medical Director and Primary Care Provider, you will be afforded an opportunity to practice whole person primary care without many of the constraints of a traditional community practice.  At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing dedicated health care delivery locally.  This position is a combination of direct patient care and administrative time for a total of 20 hours/week.  The onsite clinic is open M-F, 7 am – 4 pm.

Position Highlights and Key Responsibilities

• Clinical oversight of all the medical care delivered at the onsite clinic and the quality of the services rendered.
• Supervision of Advance Practice Clinicians at the clinic
• Cultivate a positive and efficient working environment, fostering a culture of excellence and compassion!
• Deliver the highest quality primary care services including:

• • Wellness and Preventative Physical Exams
  • Acute care of minor illness and injuries
  • Chronic Disease Management and Longitudinal care
  • Minor procedures (suturing, splinting, incision/drainage, etc.)
  • Lifestyle and well-being counseling
  • Medical management of behavioral health conditions
  • Telemedicine services
• Collaborate with a care team of certified nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and medical assistants.

What makes an OptumCare organization different?

• Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their license.
• Patients are treated like family. We focus on helping patients get in, get healthy, and get back to what’s really important. 
• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community locally.

Compensation/Benefits Highlights:

• Highly competitive pay
• CME reimbursement
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision
• 401k with matching
• Short- and long-term disability, company paid life insurance
• Company paid malpractice coverage
• Optum Physician Partnership Program
• Upward career growth and professional development
• Supportive and appreciative culture

Required Qualifications: 

• Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Active, unrestricted medical license in Tennessee
• Active, unrestricted DEA in Tennessee
• Valid prescriptive authority (per State practice requirements)
• Knowledge of occupational medicine and Worker’s Compensation Laws
• Current certification in BLS
• Working knowledge of HIPPA, OSHA, and State/Federal laws governing medical services
• Administrative, management, or supervisory experience
• Exceptional leadership, mediation abilities, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Email, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, and SmartSheet.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge base in medical weight loss and obesity medicine