Director of Physician Relations

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Director of Physician Relations is responsible for developing, strengthening, and managing strategic relationships with community physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and their care teams to drive referral growth and promote Summit Rheumatology as the preferred provider for rheumatology services. This role is essential in enhancing Summit's visibility and trust among referring providers, ultimately contributing to the growth of both Summit Rheumatology and FlexCare Infusion Centers

This is a full-time position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shift may change in accordance with business needs. Exempt employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and maintain positive, long-term relationships with key community providers and their care teams
• Serve as the primary point of contact for referral sources, providing ongoing support, education, and resources related to Summit Rheumatology services
• Promote Summit Rheumatology as a trusted partner for rheumatology needs by building credibility and addressing referring providers' concerns and preferences
• Develop and implement targeted outreach strategies to increase referral volume to Summit Rheumatology
• Align referral growth efforts with FlexCare services such as infusion therapy and specialty pharmacy to support coordinated growth between the two organizations
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify high-potential partnerships and emerging referral opportunities
• Act as a liaison between Summit Rheumatology and key external stakeholders, including providers, staff, and pharmaceutical representatives
• Facilitate effective communication and relationship-building activities to strengthen trust and alignment
• Coordinate provider engagement efforts to ensure Summit is positioned as the go-to rheumatology resource
• Track and analyze referral patterns and provider engagement data to inform outreach initiatives and refine strategies
• Monitor referral outcomes and maintain accurate records of provider interactions and feedback
• Provide regular reports and insights to leadership on referral trends and growth opportunities

Competency:

• Proven ability to build and sustain productive, professional relationships with healthcare providers and stakeholders
• Solid understanding of referral dynamics, specialty care coordination, and the healthcare landscape
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, travel locally for provider meetings, and manage multiple priorities

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:

• 5+ years of experience in physician relations, healthcare business development, or provider outreach
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,000 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. This role is also eligible to receive bonuses based on sales performance. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

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