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Medical Director - (Ortho/Total Joint)

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Medical Director - (Ortho/Total Joint)

Austin, TX

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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.

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This is a remote based (work at home) based anywhere in the US.

The Medical Director (Ortho/Total Joint) will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a background in Orthopedic specialty, including post-graduate direct patient care experience specifically. This role expands Aetna's medical management programs to address member needs across the continuum of care. In this role you'll support the Medical Management staff ensuring timely and consistent responses to members and providers. You will lead all aspects of utilization review/quality assurance, directing case management. In this role you will provide clinical expertise and business direction in support of medical management programs through participation in clinical team activities You'll 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 In addition, you will be responsible for predetermination reviews ad reviews of claim determinations, providing clinical, coding, and reimbursement expertise

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 an Orthopedic specialty including post-graduate direct patient care experience specifically

Preferred Qualifications
Previous healthcare insurance experience.

Education
* M.D. or D.O.,Board Certification in an Orthopedic specialty.

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.

In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company's 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off ("PTO") or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.

For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit Benefits | CVS Health

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/30/2025

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

Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX, USA
Job ID: CVS-R0430778
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program