Medical Director -Spine

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

Wellness programs

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Medical Director (Spine) to lead clinical programs from a remote location anywhere in the United States. Board Certification in Orthopedic Spine or Neurosurgery and an MD/DO with post-graduate patient care experience are required.

The role centers on expanding medical management programs, guiding utilization review, and liaising with networks. It offers a base salary in the $174,070–$374,920 range with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in Spine or Neurosurgery.
• Active medical license in good standing.
• Experience in health care delivery systems and clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Expand Aetna's medical management programs across the care continuum.
• Lead utilization review and quality assurance activities.
• Serve as liaison to network providers and facilities for program execution.
• Provide clinical, coding, and reimbursement expertise for predetermination reviews.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Utilization review

Healthcare program oversight

Education

MD or DO

Board Certification in Orthopedic Spine or Neurosurgery

Active medical license

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 role requires Board Certification in a Orthopedic Spine OR Neurosurgery. **

The starting base salary for this role is $300K

Position Summary

Aetna, a CVS Health Company, a Fortune 6 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 at home) based anywhere in the US.

Aetna, a CVS Health Company, has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Director (Spine) that can be remote based, work from home.

The Medical Director (Spine) will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a background in Orthopedic Spine OR Neurosurgery, including post-graduate direct patient care experience specifically.

• Expands Aetna's medical management programs to address member needs across the continuum of care.
• Supports the Medical Management staff ensuring timely and consistent responses to members and providers.
• Leads all aspects of utilization review/quality assurance, directing case management Provides clinical expertise and business direction in support of medical management programs through participation in clinical team activities.
• Acts as lead business and clinical liaison to network providers and facilities to support the effective execution of medical services programs by the clinical teams.
• Responsible for predetermination reviews ad reviews of claim determinations, providing clinical, coding, and reimbursement expertise, using multiple computer based applications.

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 Orthopedic Spine OR Neurosurgery, including post-graduate direct patient care experience specifically.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous healthcare insurance experience.

Education

• 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 Orthopedic Spine OR Neurosurgery, 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: 11/14/2026

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