Physician Career Opportunity
By Paul Esselman
[Executive Vice President, and Managing Principal]
Cejka Executive Search
Dear Dr. Marcinko,
Centene Corporation is seeking a Medical Director for NovaSys Health, a full-service managed care company and health plan administrator based in Little Rock. This newly created position will be responsible for assisting in the development of a medical management infrastructure for the health plan as NovaSys expands their member base through the participation in the Arkansas Healthcare Exchange.
A Fortune 500 company, Centene is a national leader in low-cost solutions for high quality healthcare services for uninsured and underinsured patients. Centene’s subsidiary health plans bring better health outcomes to their 1.5 million members. Centene’s core philosophy is that quality healthcare is best delivered locally. This local approach enables them to provide accessible, high quality and culturally sensitive healthcare services to their members in their own communities.
The Medical Director will perform utilization review, quality assurance and medical review of services; oversee the activities of physician advisors; assist in provider network development and expansion; and participate in strategic program developments for improving quality of care while lowering costs. The Medical Director will also work closely with the Plan President and Vice President, Medical Management (RN) in establishing and carrying out the strategic vision of the organization working closely with external constituents as appropriate.
Successful candidates will be physician leaders with knowledge of quality improvement practices and familiarity with medical information systems, medical claims payment processing and coding. Knowledge of managed care, Medicaid and case management programs are preferred. Board certification in a recognized medical specialty, preferably in internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics or emergency medicine, and an active medical license are required.
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Assessment
Qualified candidates should submit their resumes for consideration to me:
Thank you.
Paul Esselman Executive Vice President, Managing Principal Cejka Executive Search 4 CityPlace Dr., Ste. 300 St. Louis, MO 63141 314.236.4588 Office pesselman@cejkasearch.com http://www.cejkaexecutivesearch.com
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