Medical Director Cardiovascular Medicine

Cohere Health; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote opportunity

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

A healthcare innovation company is seeking an Associate Medical Director specializing in Cardiology. This role involves reviewing clinical information, providing expert inputs on treatment guidelines, and ensuring high-quality decision-making. The position requires a U.S.-based residency in Internal Medicine, a Cardiology fellowship, and significant clinical experience. Successful candidates will thrive in a remote, fast-paced environment and be dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical practice in Cardiology or Internal Medicine.
• 1+ years of managed care utilization review experience preferred.
• Membership in national or regional specialty societies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical development team with guidelines review.
• Provide expert content for influencing physician decisions.
• Document all communications and decision-making accurately.

Skills

Expertise in Cardiology

Excellent communication

Comfortable with technology

Detail-oriented

Ability to multitask

Education

U.S.-based residency in Internal Medicine

Fellowship in Cardiology

Board certification (MD or DO)

Job description

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Opportunity Overview

We are looking for physicians who have expertise in Cardiology and Vascular medical topics to deliver on Cohere’s Cardiology program by determining the medical appropriateness of services by reviewing clinical information and applying evidence‑based guidelines. Reporting to the Medical Director, Cardiology for Cohere Health, this is a critical role in a company that is rapidly scaling to impact millions of patients. This is a fast‑paced environment that favors people who are able to learn quickly, be hands‑on, handle ambiguity, and communicate effectively with people of different backgrounds and perspectives.

What You’ll Do

• Support the clinical development team in reviewing the company’s clinical decision guidelines and evidence‑based literature
• Provide expert input on content and programs for influencing physicians in cardiovascular care to improve the quality of patient outcomes
• Provide timely medical reviews that meet Cohere’s stringent quality and timeliness parameters
• Provide clinical determinations based on evidence‑based criteria while utilizing clinical acumen
• Clearly and accurately document all communication and decision‑making in Cohere workflow tools, ensuring a member and provider can easily reference and understand your decision
• Use correct templates for documenting decisions during case review
• Conduct timely peer‑to‑peer discussions with treating providers to clarify clinical information and to explain review outcome decisions, including feedback on alternate treatment based on medical necessity criteria and evidence‑based research
• Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, accountability, and service in your interactions with Cohere teammates and providers
• Support projects specific to building the team’s clinical expertise and efficiency, as delegated
• Support the team on operational improvements and member/provider experience involving clinical review tasks, as delegated

What You’ll Need

• U.S.-based residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Cardiology
• Board certification (MD or DO) with an active, unrestricted state medical license; must maintain all required credentials
• 5+ years of clinical practice beyond residency/fellowship in Internal Medicine or Cardiology
• 1+ years of managed care utilization review experience – desirable
• Membership in national and/or regional specialty societies
• Licensure in FL, MN, ND, or TX is highly desirable – you should be willing to obtain additional state licenses with Cohere’s support
• Able to multitask and manage tasks to completion on a timely basis and in an organized fashion
• Excels in a matrix organization
• Excellent communication – written and spoken
• Comfortable with technology – willing and able to learn new software tools
• Understanding of managed care regulatory structure and processes
• Detail‑oriented, flexible, and able to work autonomously with little supervision
• Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with Cohere by obtaining state licenses or registrations when requested by Cohere

Pay & Perks

💻 Fully remote opportunity with about 5% travel.

🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

📈 401(k) retirement plan with company match; flexible spending and health savings account.

🏝️ Up to 184 hours (23 days) of PTO per year + company holidays.

👶 Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave.

🐶 Pet insurance.

The salary range for this position is $200,000 to $270,000 annually; as part of a total benefits package which includes health insurance, 401(k) and bonus. In accordance with state applicable laws, Cohere is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Individual pay decisions are ultimately based on a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and internal alignment.

Interview Process

• Connect with Talent Acquisition for a Preliminary Phone Screening
• Meet your Hiring Manager
• Behavioral Interview(s)
• Subject to change

About Cohere Health

Cohere Health’s clinical intelligence platform delivers AI‑powered solutions that streamline access to quality care by improving payer‑provider collaboration, cost containment, and healthcare economics. Cohere Health works with over 660,000 providers and handles over 12 million prior authorization requests annually. Its responsible AI auto‑approves up to 90% of requests for millions of health plan members.

With the acquisition of ZignaAI, we’ve further enhanced our platform by launching our Payment Integrity Suite, anchored by Cohere Validate™, an AI‑driven clinical and coding validation solution that operates in near real‑time. By unifying pre‑service authorization data with post‑service claims validation, we’re creating a transparent healthcare ecosystem that reduces waste, improves payer‑provider collaboration and patient outcomes, and ensures providers are paid promptly and accurately.

Cohere Health’s innovations continue to receive industry wide recognition. We’ve been named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list and in the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for U.S. Healthcare Payers (2022‑2025), and ranked as a Top 5 LinkedIn™ Startup for 2023 & 2024. Backed by leading investors such as Deerfield Management, Define Ventures, Flare Capital Partners, Longitude Capital, and Polaris Partners, Cohere Health drives more transparent, streamlined healthcare processes, helping patients receive faster, more appropriate care and higher‑quality outcomes.

The Coherenauts, as we call ourselves, who succeed here are empathetic teammates who are candid, kind, caring, and embody our core values and principles. We believe that diverse, inclusive teams make the most impactful work. Cohere is deeply invested in ensuring that we have a supportive, growth‑oriented environment that works for everyone.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cohere Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. To us, it’s personal.