Vice President of Development - OptumCare - Telecommute in GA, MD, or Eastern TN

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm) - As a part of OptumHealth, OptumCare is seeking a Vice President of Development. - This VP of Development is a highly visible national/corporate role working with OptumCare's regional and local markets to identify, develop and execute strategic priorities, including acquisitions, partnerships and other growth-oriented strategic initiatives. - This senior member of the development team reports to the SVP of Development of OptumCare and partners with regional leadership to establish enterprise goals, execute care delivery transactions (physician groups, ASCs, Behavioral and Home Health), and expand regional service areas and capabilities. - In doing so, they will help build relationships with regional prospects and provide transaction execution leadership, oversight and support to achieve regional goals. - - - The successful candidate will be a resilient, high-energy professional with a track record of building businesses through M&A. - This leader will quickly grasp key business drivers and establish credibility within OptumCare and our counterparties. - The VP of Development will convey a sense of urgency while managing transactions and priorities across regional and national support functions including corporate development, finance, operations and clinical performance. This leader will function as a strategic partner to regional leadership while effectively managing challenging, and at times competing, business interests. This leader will have solid business instincts and an external facing orientation with the ability to build strategic relationships and develop growth strategies that address the needs/opportunities of local markets. - - If you are located within a 120-mile radius of GA, MD or Eastern TN or have the ability to travel within these areas at least 50% of the time, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges. - Primary Responsibilities:

• Supports regional leadership team on all acquisition, partnership and other growth-oriented strategic activity
• Partner with regional teams to prioritize, target and evaluate physician group, ASC, behavioral and home health prospects
• Partner with regional leadership to establish and achieve annual and long-term strategic goals and priorities
• Lead key transactions and provide leadership and oversight to deal teams negotiating, structuring and completing transactions
• Lead and manage cross functional teams to coordinate transaction related activities across national, regional and local resources
• Cultivate relationships with strategic partners and prospects
• Assists regional operations, product strategy, clinical performance and other OptumCare and UHG departments in support of regional growth initiatives
• Performs all other related duties as assigned You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a business-related genre
  • 10+ years of progressive senior-level healthcare leadership experience
  • 10+ years of experience in a Director level or above role focused on business development and M&A growth
  • 5+ years of experience working within a value-based care healthcare delivery model (MA, IPA, ACO CIN or similar risk bearing entity)
  • 5+ years of experience leading at a Director level or above within ambulatory care delivery
  • 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:
    • MBA
    • Reside within Georgia, East Tennessee or Maryland (or ability to travel extensively within this general area) What makes an Optum organization different?
      • We understand the significance of Value Base Care and our power as change agents to positively impact health disparities and iniquities
      • Optum embraces inclusion and diversity and understands the significance of individual unique strengths and attributes.
      • We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations Compensation/Benefits Highlights:
        • Competitive Base Salary
        • Annual Short-Term Incentives
        • Annual UHG Equity Award
        • Health, Dental Vision Plans
        • Deferred Compensation Plan
        • 401K w/company match
        • PTO
        • Additional benefits as outlined in Optum Leader Benefits PDF Position Highlights:
          • Work as an integral leader within a Fortune 500 company that is changing the face of healthcare
          • Remote employee option
          • Career Growth and Development support To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment Careers at OptumCare. We're on a mission to change the face of health care. As the largest health and wellness business in the US, we help 58 million people navigate the health care system, finance their health care needs and achieve their health and well-being goals. Fortunately, we have a team of the best and brightest minds on the planet to make it happen. Together we're creating the most innovative ideas and comprehensive strategies to help heal the health care system and create a brighter future for us all. Join us and learn why there is no better place to do your life's best work.(sm) OptumCare is committed to creating an environment where physicians focus on what they do best: care for their patients. To do so, OptumCare provides administrative and business support services to both owned and affiliated medical practices which are part of OptumCare. Each medical practice part and their physician employees have complete authority with regards to all medical decision-making and patient care. OptumCare's support services do not interfere with or control the practice of medicine by the medical practices or any of their physicians. *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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

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