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The Medical Director of Integrative Medicine is a key member of the clinical leadership team who shares responsibility for clinical outcomes with other members of the team.  The Medical Director of Integrative Medicine is responsible for improving the quality and efficiency of medical care in his/her areas of responsibility.  The Medical Director for Integrative Medicine is also responsible for the oversight of the following: 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design, implementation, and success of the integrative medicine proof of concept developing new innovative approaches to making healthcare more meaningful to PCPs and patients alike.
• Develops successful replication plan to expand integrative medicine to multiple sites/markets. 
• Develops and maintains collegial relationships with employed and contracted physicians communicating and cascading innovative approaches and clinical outcomes.
• Implements initiatives ensuring safe, evidenced-based, cost effective outcomes. 
• Provides consultations for integrative medicine techniques in Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) to include: acupuncture, meditation, and lifestyle coaching for pain, resiliency, and chronic disease (diabetes, migraines); special diet services and medical weight loss.
• Develops and provides individual and group acupuncture treatments for patients and employees.
• Supports palliative care physicians through consultations and education on integrative medicine tools and techniques.
• Conducts educational sessions for leaders, clinicians, patients, and public on the benefits of integrative medicine, integrative oncology, and integrative pain management services.
• Attends and actively engages in leadership meetings as requested.
• Mentors and coaches integrative medicine team and assists with recruitment, retention, and development.
• Works in matrix relationship with: Quality, Cost and Care, QRA/Care 360 and other matrix partners. 
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
   

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) 
• Current board certification
• Active, unrestricted medical license in applicable state(s), or ability to obtain licenses rapidly
• Valid DEA
• 5+ years of clinical experience
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of managed care experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency 

Careers with WellMed. Our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We're impacting 550,000+ lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
 
WellMed was founded in 1990 with a vision of being a physician-led company that could change the face of healthcare delivery for seniors. Through the WellMed Care Model, we specialize in helping our patients stay healthy by providing the care they need from doctors who care about them. We partner with multiple Medicare Advantage health plans in Texas and Florida and look forward to continuing growth.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.