Role Description
We are seeking a talented individual for a Medical Director who provides clinical leadership and direction for projects and contracts in support of the Corporate Mission, Vision, and Values. The Medical Director also has responsibilities for:
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Quality of Care
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Peer Review
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Clinical Expertise
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Program Management and Development
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Physician Review Panels
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Quality of Care Review
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Outcome Measurement Programs
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HIPAA Privacy Expertise
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Utilization Review
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HIPAA Compliance
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Quality Assurance
Your role in our mission includes:
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Managing all aspects of Recovery Audit Program including audit review and appeal process, provider education and training, quality assurance, literature research, and hearing support.
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Providing clinical perspective and input to product development.
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Coordinating activities of employed physician reviewers, part time and contract physician reviewers, and assistant Medical Directors.
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Providing clinical expertise and support to corporate clients.
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Analyzing health care data for new market development, current operations, utilization management, fraud waste & abuse.
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Representing the organization in client presentations and responses to audits.
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Supporting the organizations' government and commercial clients in formal and informal hearings.
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Providing clinical expertise to project teams as requested.
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Representing the organization at contract/customer meetings to advocate for clinically relevant and economically feasible project studies.
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Presenting results of projects to relevant audiences to demonstrate the organization's position as a leader in Payment Integrity.
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Performing literature searches as indicated to determine appropriateness of review decisions, to determine experimental status, and to determine cosmetic versus medical necessity issues.
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Interacting with reviewers to clarify clinical issues, administrative issues, and scientific issues as they apply to specific reviews.
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Monitoring quality of reviewers and reviews for timeliness, completeness, and process compliance, while assuring appropriate levels of productivity and efficiency.
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Participating on quality improvement teams in support of Quality Assurance as assigned.
Qualifications
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A minimum of five (5) years of experience in utilization review.
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Must hold an active license (MD or DO), in good-standing. May require additional state specific medical licensure if needed.
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Graduate of an approved school of either Medicine or Osteopathy required. Completed accredited residency in United States (or equivalent) residency program.
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Five (5) years of experience in active practice.
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Proficiency in creating, querying, and analyzing reports.
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Experience and proficiency with InterQual and Milliman Care Guidelines.
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Medium skill set with computer and software usage.
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Strong writing skills with the ability to convey data in a clear and actionable manner.
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Demonstrated expertise and knowledge able to apply commercially available utilization guidelines such as InterQual or MCG.
Requirements
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Remote position within the U.S.
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10% travel.
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The deadline to submit applications for this posting is December 4, 2026.
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The pay range for this position is $200,000.00 - $239,600.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
Benefits
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Generous, flexible vacation policy.
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401(k) employer match.
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Comprehensive health benefits.
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Educational assistance.
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A variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.