[Hiring] Chief Medical Officer @UnitedHealth Group

Role Description

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The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for Optum Community Care Services (CCS) is the senior clinical executive responsible for shaping and executing the clinical vision and strategy across the CCS enterprise. As a key member of the leadership team, the CMO provides oversight of all clinical operations, quality improvement initiatives, and medical management programs to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based care to Veterans through the VA Community Care Network (VACCN).

This role combines strategic leadership with operational accountability, guiding multidisciplinary teams—including Medical Directors, behavioral health and dental leaders, and patient safety professionals—to achieve clinical excellence and meet contractual and regulatory requirements. The CMO serves as the principal clinical advisor to the CEO of CCS and collaborates with external and internal stakeholders, and external providers to advance whole-person care, value-based models, and innovative clinical solutions.

The CMO is responsible for ensuring that all clinical programs are aligned with Optum’s mission to improve health outcomes and reduce costs while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, provider engagement, and regulatory compliance. This includes leading peer review processes, overseeing utilization management strategies, and driving continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making and performance monitoring.

As a visible and influential leader, the CMO fosters a culture of clinical integrity, collaboration, and accountability, while mentoring clinical staff and promoting professional development across the organization.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with active, unrestricted U.S. medical license
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Surgery, Physiatry, or Emergency Medicine
• 15+ years of clinical experience, including 5+ years in a senior clinical leadership role
• Proven expertise in clinical quality, utilization management, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex clinical programs
• Demonstrated exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency in data analysis and evidence-based decision-making
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Requirements

• Experience with Veterans or Military healthcare systems
• Experience with RFI/RFP processes and federal contracting
• Familiarity with VA Community Care Network
• Leadership in federal healthcare programs (VA, DoD)
• Advanced training in healthcare administration, public health, or clinical informatics

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.