Associate Medical Director, Hospice and Palliative
Company: Optum
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: May 12, 2025
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Job Description:
Optum NV is seeking a Associate Medical Director, Hospice and
Palliative to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a
clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians
work and live.
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As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral
part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
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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. We believe you deserve an
exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at
work and at home. 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.
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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 cares clinics, 7 Convenient Care Clinics,
two lifestyle centers catering to seniors and two outpatient
surgery centers. The practice is fully integrated and includes home
health, complex disease management, pharmacy services, medical
management and palliative care. SMA is actively engaged in
population health management, with an emphasis on outcomes, and
offers patients compassionate, innovative and high-quality care
throughout Nevada. SMA is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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The team is looking for an Associate Medical Director to manage one
of the hospice teams in the Las Vegas area. The role will also
involve cross coverage for the palliative team, as well as seeing
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Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:
Monday through Friday schedule 8 am to 5 pm
Seeing patients in different settings (home, facility, inpatient)
as well as palliative cross coverage
Managing a hospice team that may include physicians and APCs
Minimal call once every third week
Leading interdisciplinary teams weekly
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Compensation & Benefits Highlights:
Attractive base salary, sign on bonus, and quarterly bonus plan
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life
insurance, STD/LTD, professional liability, 401K with match, as
well as PTO, 8 paid company holidays and one week of paid CME.
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-Required Qualifications:
MD or DO
Board Certified or Board Eligible, ideally certified in Hospice or
Palliative Care; fellowship trained would be ideal
Active and unrestricted license in NV, or ability to obtain prior
to employment
DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment
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The salary range for this role is $269,500 to $425,500 annually
based on full-time employment. Salary Range is defined as total
cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base
and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local
labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as
applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers
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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll
find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
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OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under
applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion,
age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability,
or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected
by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
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OptumCare is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to
pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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