Family Practice - Sports Medicine Physician

Family Practice - Sports Medicine Physician at DOCTORS CHOICE PLACEMENT SERVICES, INC. summary :

A Family Practice - Sports Medicine Physician specializing in Utilization Management with expertise in Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Pain Management, seeking to enhance patient care through efficient clinical reviews. The role is fully remote, emphasizing work-life balance and a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits. This position requires strong clinical acumen, effective communication, and the ability to navigate managed care processes to determine the medical appropriateness of services.

Utilization Management Review - Full-Time & Part-Time (REMOTE) Physician Opportunities

100% Remote positions - No Office, No Hospital work! Great schedule / quality of life!

Competitive Base Salary (To be discussed directly with the company). Full benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid time off and Disability coverages, etc

Company Overview :

Company is illuminating healthcare for patients, their doctors, and all those who are important in a patient s healthcare experience, both in and out of the doctor s office. Founded in August 2019, we are obsessed with eliminating wasteful friction that patients and doctors experience in areas that have nothing to do with health and treatment, particularly for diagnoses that require expensive procedures or medications. To that end, we build software that is expressly designed to ensure the appropriate plan of care is understood and expeditiously approved, so that patients and doctors can focus on health, rather than payment or administrative hassles.

Opportunity Overview :

We are looking for physicians who have expertise in Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Neurosurgery, Pain Management, or Primary Care Sports Medicine to deliver on our musculoskeletal and orthopedic programs by determining the medical appropriateness of services by reviewing clinical information and applying evidence-based guidelines.

Reporting to the Senior Medical Director and part of the review team that includes non-clinical intake specialists and nurses, this is a critical role in a Series B company that is rapidly scaling to impact millions of patients. This is a fast-paced environment that favors people who are able to learn quickly, be hands-on, handle ambiguity, and communicate effectively with people of different backgrounds and perspectives.

What You Will Do :

Provide timely medical reviews that meet our stringent quality parameters

Provide clinical determinations based on evidence-based criteria while utilizing clinical acumen

Clearly and accurately document all communication and decision-making in workflow tools, ensuring a member and provider can easily reference and understand your decision

Use correct templates for documenting decisions during case review

Meet the appropriate turn-around times for clinical reviews

Conduct timely peer-to-peer discussions with treating providers to clarify clinical information and to explain review outcome decisions, including feedback on alternate treatment based on medical necessity criteria and evidence-based research

Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, accountability, and service in your interactions with teammates and providers

Support projects specific to building the team's clinical expertise and efficiency, as delegated

Support the team on operational improvements and member / provider experience involving clinical review tasks, as delegated

Your Background and Requirements :

Required :

Completed US-based residency / fellowship program in Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Pain Management, or Primary Care Sports Medicine

Board certification as an MD or DO with a current unrestricted state license to practice medicine - reviewers must maintain necessary credentials to retain the position

5+ years of clinical practice beyond residency / fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Pain Management, or Primary Care Sports Medicine

Preferred (but NOT required) :

1+ years of managed care utilization review experience

Membership in national and / or regional specialty societies

Licensure in AZ, GA, MS, NC, ND, OK, OR, or TX is highly desirable - you should be willing to obtain additional state licenses with company's support

Competencies / Success Factors :

Able to multitask and manage tasks to completion on a timely basis and in an organized fashion

Excels in a matrix organization

Excellent communication - written and spoken

Comfortable with technology - willing and able to learn new software tools

Understanding of managed care regulatory structure and processes

Detail-oriented, flexible, and able to work autonomously with little supervision

We can t wait to learn more about you and meet you!

Equal Opportunity Statement :

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. To us, it s personal.

Keywords :

Sports Medicine, Utilization Management, Orthopedic Surgery, Clinical Reviews, Remote Physician, Healthcare Management, Evidence-based Medicine, Pain Management, Primary Care, Telemedicine