Medical Director - Commercial

CVS Health; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 174,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

CVS Health, in a remote-capable configuration within the United States, is seeking a physician to drive clinical program development and medical management initiatives. This role emphasizes leadership in clinical programs and collaboration with provider networks to optimize care utilization.

The position requires MD/DO with board certification, an active medical license, and extensive patient care experience.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with active license and board certification.
• Experience in health care delivery system and clinical practice.
• Post-graduate direct patient care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical/medical programs.
• Support Medical Management staff with timely responses to members and providers.
• Handle Prior Authorization/Pre-Certification/Concurrent Reviews/Peer-to-Peer calls/First Level Appeals.
• Provide clinical expertise and business direction for medical management programs.
• Lead as liaison to network providers and facilities for program execution.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Active medical license

Board certification

Patient care experience

Interpersonal communication

Education

MD/DO degree

Tools

EMR systems

Managed Care experience

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

This is a full-time, remote position that can be based anywhere within the United States.

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.

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 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
• Electronic medical systems/record experience
• Managed Care experience
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or General Surgery or other surgery specialties.

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 offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/02/2026

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