Associate Medical Director, Urgent Care

Southwest Medical, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Associate Medical Director to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim.Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Southwest Medical Associates (SMA), an Optum company, is Nevada’s largest multi-specialty practice, with over 350 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our facilities include 22 medical offices, with 6 urgent care clinics, 7 Convenient Care Clinics, two lifestyle centers catering to seniors and two outpatient surgery centers.The team is looking for an Associate Medical Director to join our urgent care leadership team. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in an urgent care setting, and some leadership or administrative experience would be a plus.Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities : Supervise providers with respect to administrative functions including productivity, patient satisfaction, professional behavior, compliance with medical records and other administrative duties.Responsible for onboarding and ongoing teaching and support for providers at assigned site.Act as liaison between OnDemand Medicine division and OptumCare leadership and site providers.Responsibilities include overseeing scheduling, assisting with interviewing potential candidates and attending monthly leadership meetings.The schedule is ideal for those who desire an alternative work schedule and who do not wish to conform to a traditional five-day work week. The schedule is equitable and flexible, with ample time off.Additional shifts, which are paid at a premium rate, are also available.Compensation & Benefits Highlights : Our total compensation is extremely competitive, with incentive bonuses and a rich benefits package.Attractive base salary, sign-on bonus, bonus plan, and comprehensive fringe benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, STD / LTD, professional liability, matching 401K, relocation costs, paid vacation, one-week paid CME, and eight company-paid holidays.Required Qualifications : Board certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.An unrestricted DEA and Controlled Substance License (or ability to obtain prior to start).3 years of experience working as a Physician in an urgent care or emergency setting.Experience in a leadership or administrative role.Comfortable and experienced in treating high acuity patients (i.e. CHF, atrial fibrillation, chest pain, etc.).Ability to cover at other facilities if needed.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere : OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.#J-18808-Ljbffr