Clinical Review Physician - Plastic Surgery (Remote)
Job Description
About the Role
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Clinical Review Physician – Remote, Plastic Surgery in United States. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct coverage reviews based on individual member plan.
Requirements
- solving skills Proven excellent skills for both clinical and non
- clinical audiences Reside in either MST or PST zone or willing to work those hours
- All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $248.5K - $373K
- Signing bonus: $1.
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers competitive compensation, a signing bonus. Work with UnitedHealth Group in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Review Physician - Plastic Surgery (Remote) at UnitedHealth Group a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Surgery physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Surgery — Physician Career Context
This Surgery position at UnitedHealth Group is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Remote physician positions in Surgery have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this physician position at $249k to $373k annually.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($249k–$373k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Coverage Reviews, Clinical Review, Plastic Surgery, Policy Interpretation, Peer-to-Peer Discussions, Benefit Determination, Utilization Management, Evidence Based Medicine. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The primary responsibilities involve conducting coverage reviews based on member plan benefits and policies, rendering determinations, and documenting clinical review findings, actions, and outcomes. This role also requires engaging with requesting providers in peer-to-peer discussions as needed and...
Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits Package, Incentive and Recognition Programs, Equity Stock Purchase, 401k Contribution, Bonus Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Surgery physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
7d ago
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