Remote Medical Director, Orthopedic Surgery

Cohere Health; United States; On-site; USD 240,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401K retirement plan with company match

Flexible spending and health savings account

Paid parental leave up to 14 weeks

Job summary

Cohere Health is seeking physicians with expertise in Orthopedic Surgery to evaluate medical appropriateness for musculoskeletal and orthopedic programs. This role involves working closely with the review team to ensure timely clinical determinations based on evidence-based guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have completed a US-based residency in Orthopedic Surgery, hold board certification, and possess over 5 years of clinical practice. The position is fully remote with a salary range of $240,000 to $260,000 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Completed US-based residency program in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Board certification by appropriate specialty board as MD or DO with a current unrestricted state license.
• 5+ years of clinical practice beyond residency/fellowship.
• 1+ years of managed care utilization review experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely medical reviews according to Cohere's quality parameters.
• Conduct peer-to-peer discussions with treating providers to clarify clinical information.
• Clearly document communications and decision-making in Cohere workflow tools.

Skills

Clinical practice beyond residency

Managed care utilization review

Orthopedic Surgery expertise

Education

Completed US-based residency program in Orthopedic Surgery

Board certification as MD or DO

Job description

Cohere Health is seeking physicians with expertise in Orthopedic Surgery to evaluate medical appropriateness for musculoskeletal and orthopedic programs. This role involves working closely with the review team to ensure timely clinical determinations based on evidence-based guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have completed a US-based residency in Orthopedic Surgery, hold board certification, and possess over 5 years of clinical practice. The position is fully remote with a salary range of $240,000 to $260,000 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits.