Medical Director - Commercial

American College of Health Care Administrators; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 174,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health solutions company is seeking a medical management professional to join their remote team. The role includes developing clinical programs, supporting medical staff, and acting as a liaison to providers. Candidates must have a current Texas medical license and relevant experience.

Benefits

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Affordable medical plan options

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness screenings and counseling programs

Flexible work schedules and family leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Health Care Delivery System.
• Active Texas state medical license.
• Post-graduate direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clinical / medical programs.
• Support Medical Management staff in member and provider responses.
• Act as clinical liaison to network providers.

Skills

Clinical Practice

Managed Care

Electronic medical systems

Education

M.D. or D.O.

Board Certification in recognized specialty

Job description

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary
Aetna, a CVS Health Company, is one of the oldest and largest national insurers. That experience gives us a unique opportunity to help transform health care. We believe that a better care system is more transparent and consumer-focused, and it recognizes physicians for their clinical quality and effective use of health care resources.

**This is a remote based (work from home) role and can be based anywhere in the US.**

In this role you will:

• You will participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical / medical programs and expand Aetna's medical management programs to address member needs across the continuum of care.
• You will support the Medical Management staff ensuring timely and consistent responses to members and providers.
• This includes Prior Authorization/Pre-Certification/Concurrent Reviews/Peer to Peer calls/First Level Appeals/Special Projects and Committee participation when needed.
• You will provide clinical expertise and business direction in support of medical management programs through participation in clinical team activities.
• Act as lead business and clinical liaison to network providers and facilities to support the effective execution of medical services programs by the clinical teams.

Required Qualifications:

*2 or more years of experience in Health Care Delivery System e.g., Clinical Practice and Health Care Industry.
*Active and current Texas state medical license without encumbrances
*M.D. or D.O., Board Certification in a recognized specialty including post-graduate direct patient care experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

*Five or more years of direct patient care experience

*Previous UM experience with a Health plan/payor experience.
*Electronic medical systems/record experience
*Managed Care experience

*Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, OB/GYN or Med/PM&R

Education

*Active and current state medical license without encumbrances
*M.D. or D.O., Board Certification in a recognized specialty including post-graduate direct patient care experience

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$174,070.00 - $374,920.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/31/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.