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Simply put, we think the entire system can be greater than it's ever been. And that drives us to work harder, aim higher, and expect more from one another.
Here, you'll be empowered to make an immediate impact for millions of others. And you'll achieve more than you ever expected. How does that fit with your plans?
Executive Director Evercare (Chicago)-313659
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Description
Ovations is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.
Imagine joining a group of professionals and clinicians who are working to improve health care for people over 50. Consider the influence you can have on the quality of care for millions of people. Now, enhance that success with enthusiasm you can really feel.
That's how it is at Ovations. Everyday, we're collaborating to improve the health and well being of the fastest growing segment of our nation's population. And we're doing it with an intense amount of dedication.
Senior Leadership position, which directs the strategic development, growth and operations of the site in providing innovative care to the frail elderly. Overall goals of this position are to meet revenue, membership and operating income objectives, develop appropriate provider networks/contracts and create a successful, collaborative team of people to achieve these goals.
Responsibilities Include:
- Effectively develop strategic goals and turn those goals into specific operating and business plans that are executed at the local Health Plan
- Provide leadership, direction and skill development to direct reports (i.e. Health Services Director, Medical Directors, and Sales Director
- Ensure appropriate prioritization of initiatives and good personnel management
- Develop the appropriate product, marketing and operating strategy to maximize revenue and profit including refining the mix of ISNP and DSNP products for frail and physically disabled individuals in community and nursing home settings
- Develop marketing plans to enhance company and product awareness, direct the sales team to maximize gross adds, optimize our service area, develop collaborative relationships with key partners
- Through the Local Clinical Team, and with the collaboration with Corporate Medical Services, provide for the appropriate coordination and delivery of medical care within the benefit structure.
- Develop a network strategy and work with UHN to develop and contract with the providers
- Establish and maintain on-going relationships with the key physicians, hospitals, long-term care facilities, Area Aging Agencies, Community Health Centers, and other pertinent providers
- Promote a positive image of United Health Care / Evercare with local providers, state regulators and customers
- Ensure Regulatory compliance
- Review Medical Expense Drivers and create plans to reduce the waste and increase the affordability of our products.
Here, you will discover a culture that grows through challenge. That evolves by being flexible. That succeeds by staying true to our mission to make health care work effectively and efficiently for seniors. Put your best to work for us, and discover extraordinary opportunities for growth.
Qualifications
- Degree in business administration, health care administration and an MBA preferred
- 10 + years Operations experience in a Medicare/Medicaid industry, at-risk managed care environment
- Long term care or nursing home experience a plus
- Previous P&L or substantial budgetary experience required
- Experience in strategic planning and development
- Demonstrated successful leadership skills in program execution and people management
- Proven leadership skills in both internal and external environments
- Ability to execute to short and long term growth and profitability targets
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UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. |