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Plastic Surgeon roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Board certification, fellowship training, and subspecialty credentials all strengthen your PERM case and your candidacy with sponsoring hospital systems and private practices.
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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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of the Focus Claims Review team at Optum, the Medical Director provides leadership, organization, and direction for the claims review program. They are responsible for the overall quality, effectiveness and coordination of the medical services provided through Optum. The Medical Director will participate in all aspects of claim review services including provider telephonic discussions and provider appeals. In addition, the Medical Director may also be asked to assist in the direction and oversight in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and clinical criteria for all medical programs and services. The Medical Director will serve as a liaison between Optum, physicians, and other medical service providers in selected situations primarily related to medical claim reviews.
This role is part time work from home and will be 20 hours per week. This can be remote work from home anywhere in the United States.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Reviews surgical and other professional claims for correct coding using clinical record
- Participation in Training regarding URAC, NCQA, Regulatory Compliance, Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, HIPAA, and department specific training as applicable
- Discusses cases and clinical coding situations with treating providers telephonically during scheduled hours
- Participates in periodic clinical conferences / calls and in ongoing internal performance consistency reviews
- Composes, if needed, patient situation specific, clinical summaries and rationales for medical necessity decisions
- Is available for occasional, periodic weekend and holiday as needed telephonic and remote computer expedited clinical decisions
- Supports compliance with regulatory agency standards and requirements (e.g., CMS, NCQA, URAC, state / federal and third-party payers)
- Ability to travel to scheduled company meetings and activities in US
- Ability to assist in marketing presentations to clients and ongoing relationship management activities with existing clients if requested to do so
- Provide Clinical support for staff that conduct initial reviews
- Good understanding of professional performance measurement and related possible discussions/interventions with selected providers/groups/organizations
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Current, active, and fully unrestricted medical license
- Current board certification in Plastic Surgery
- 5+ years of clinical experience in Plastic Surgery post residency
- Knowledge or proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in managed care
- Experience with professional claim coding / claim coding reviews
- Experience with integration of clinical and financial data, development of utilization and performance reporting tools, and communication of performance data to physicians and other health care providers
- Knowledge of claim coding resources and techniques
- Proficient computer skills and ability to learn to use clinical and claims software
- Proven excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work over the telephone with other colleagues including physicians, nurses, PTs, OTs and other similar personnel
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $248,500 - $373,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.
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.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of the Focus Claims Review team at Optum, the Medical Director provides leadership, organization, and direction for the claims review program. They are responsible for the overall quality, effectiveness and coordination of the medical services provided through Optum. The Medical Director will participate in all aspects of claim review services including provider telephonic discussions and provider appeals. In addition, the Medical Director may also be asked to assist in the direction and oversight in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and clinical criteria for all medical programs and services. The Medical Director will serve as a liaison between Optum, physicians, and other medical service providers in selected situations primarily related to medical claim reviews.
This role is part time work from home and will be 20 hours per week. This can be remote work from home anywhere in the United States.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Reviews surgical and other professional claims for correct coding using clinical record
- Participation in Training regarding URAC, NCQA, Regulatory Compliance, Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, HIPAA, and department specific training as applicable
- Discusses cases and clinical coding situations with treating providers telephonically during scheduled hours
- Participates in periodic clinical conferences / calls and in ongoing internal performance consistency reviews
- Composes, if needed, patient situation specific, clinical summaries and rationales for medical necessity decisions
- Is available for occasional, periodic weekend and holiday as needed telephonic and remote computer expedited clinical decisions
- Supports compliance with regulatory agency standards and requirements (e.g., CMS, NCQA, URAC, state / federal and third-party payers)
- Ability to travel to scheduled company meetings and activities in US
- Ability to assist in marketing presentations to clients and ongoing relationship management activities with existing clients if requested to do so
- Provide Clinical support for staff that conduct initial reviews
- Good understanding of professional performance measurement and related possible discussions/interventions with selected providers/groups/organizations
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Current, active, and fully unrestricted medical license
- Current board certification in Plastic Surgery
- 5+ years of clinical experience in Plastic Surgery post residency
- Knowledge or proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in managed care
- Experience with professional claim coding / claim coding reviews
- Experience with integration of clinical and financial data, development of utilization and performance reporting tools, and communication of performance data to physicians and other health care providers
- Knowledge of claim coding resources and techniques
- Proficient computer skills and ability to learn to use clinical and claims software
- Proven excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work over the telephone with other colleagues including physicians, nurses, PTs, OTs and other similar personnel
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $248,500 - $373,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.
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.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Plastic Surgeon
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define a minimum job requirement. If your offer letter lists fellowship training or board certification as required, confirm your credentials match exactly, since any gap triggers a denial.
Target hospital systems with active PERM history
Academic medical centers and large hospital networks file PERM applications regularly for surgeons. Prioritize employers whose credentialing and HR teams already understand the DOL recruitment documentation rules for physician roles.
Search green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Plastic Surgeon openings by employers with green card sponsorship history. This lets you focus your application effort on practices and systems already set up to run the PERM process.
Request EB-2 classification if your role demands it
If your position requires a medical degree plus subspecialty training, push your employer to classify the role under EB-2 rather than EB-3. EB-2 can shorten wait times for applicants from most countries outside India and China.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
DOL's OFLC Wage Search sets the minimum wage your employer must pay under PERM. Confirm the offered salary meets or exceeds the Level II or Level III prevailing wage for your SOC code and geographic location before signing.
Plan your timeline around state medical licensing
USCIS requires proof of licensure to approve an I-140 for physician roles in most cases. Start your state medical board application as soon as you have a sponsoring employer, since licensing timelines can delay your green card filing.
Green Card Plastic Surgeon: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Plastic Surgeon role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Plastic Surgeon positions qualify for EB-2 because they require a medical degree plus residency and often fellowship training, meeting the advanced-degree standard. Some employers file under EB-3 if the job description lists an MD as a professional-level requirement. Your employer's HR and immigration counsel determine the classification based on how the role is defined in the PERM application.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for plastic surgeons?
H-1B visa is a temporary status capped at six years without an approved I-140, subject to an annual lottery, and requires renewal every three years. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no time limit. There's no lottery for employment-based green cards, and EB-3 sponsorship is available to applicants from most countries without significant backlog. The full PERM-to-green-card timeline typically runs two to four years depending on your category and country of birth.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Plastic Surgeon?
Your employer files an ETA Form 9089 with DOL after completing a mandatory recruitment period, typically 30 to 60 days, to document that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. For physician positions, the employer must define specific minimum requirements tied to the job, not to you personally. Once PERM is certified, your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS, and you proceed to adjustment of status or consular processing.
Can I find Plastic Surgeon jobs that already offer green card sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Plastic Surgeon roles where employers have green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to practices unfamiliar with PERM. Targeting employers with existing immigration infrastructure saves months of back-and-forth during the offer and onboarding stage.
Does board certification affect my green card application as a plastic surgeon?
Board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery isn't a USCIS requirement by itself, but it often appears as a minimum requirement in the employer's PERM job description. If it's listed, your credentials must match. For EB-2 classification, fellowship training and board certification help establish that the role genuinely requires an advanced degree and specialized expertise, which supports the employer's classification decision.