Medical Director Therapy

Cohere Health

$210K — $260K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completed US-based residency in PM&R, Family Practice, Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine
  • Board certified MD or DO with an unrestricted state license
  • Minimum of 5 years clinical practice after residency
  • Familiar with outpatient and inpatient therapy programs (PT/OT/SLP)
  • Detail-oriented and able to work independently
  • Comfortable with technology and willing to learn new software
  • Understanding of managed care regulatory structures and processes

Responsibilities

  • Review clinical decision guidelines and evidence-based literature
  • Contribute expert input to improve physician medical care
  • Conduct timely medical reviews adhering to quality standards
  • Make clinical determinations using evidence-based criteria
  • Document communication and decisions in Cohere workflow tools
  • Lead peer-to-peer discussions with treating providers
  • Support operational improvements in clinical review tasks

Benefits

  • Fully remote work with minimal travel (5%)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K retirement plan with company match
  • Flexible time off plus company holidays
  • Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Pet insurance options
Full Job Description
Opportunity Overview:

We are looking for physicians who have expertise in PM&R, Family Practice, Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine to deliver on Cohere's program by determining the medical appropriateness of services by reviewing clinical information and applying evidence-based guidelines.

Reporting to the Managing Medical Director for Cohere Health, this is a critical role in a company that is rapidly scaling to impact millions of patients. This is a fast-paced environment that favors people who are able to learn quickly, be hands-on, handle ambiguity, and communicate effectively with people of different backgrounds and perspectives.

What you'll do:
  • Support the clinical content team in reviewing the company's clinical decision guidelines and evidence based literature
  • Provide expert input on content for influencing physicians in medical care to improve the quality of patient outcomes
  • Provide timely medical reviews that meet Cohere's stringent quality and timeliness parameters
  • Provide clinical determinations based on evidence-based criteria while utilizing clinical acumen and knowledge of evidence based literature and medical society guidelines
  • Clearly and accurately document all communication and decision-making in Cohere workflow tools, ensuring a member and provider can easily reference and understand your decision
  • Use correct templates for documenting medical necessity decisions during case review
  • Conduct timely peer-to-peer discussions with treating providers to clarify clinical information and to explain review outcome decisions, including feedback on alternate treatment based on medical necessity criteria and evidence-based research
  • Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, accountability, and service in your interactions with Cohere teammates and providers
  • Support projects specific to building the team's clinical expertise and efficiency, as delegated
  • Support the team on operational improvements and member/provider experience involving clinical review tasks, as delegated

What you'll need:
  • Completed US-based residency program in PM&R, Family Practice, Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine
  • Board certification as an MD or DO with a current unrestricted state license to practice medicine - reviewers must maintain necessary credentials to retain the position
  • 5+ years of clinical practice beyond residency/fellowship in above specialties
  • Understanding of Therapy programs (PT / OT / SLP) on outpatient and inpatient basis
  • Excels in a matrix organization
  • Comfortable with technology - willing and able to learn new software tools
  • Understanding of managed care regulatory structure and processes
  • Detail-oriented, flexible, and able to work autonomously with little supervision
  • 1+ years of managed care utilization review experience in Therapy (PT/OT/SLP) highly desirable
  • Licensure in AR, MO, MN, NC, IN, TX, NE is highly desirable - you should be willing to obtain additional state licenses with Cohere's support


Pay & Perks:

Fully remote opportunity with about 5% travel

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program

401K retirement plan with company match; flexible spending and health savings account

Flex Time Off + company holidays

Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave

Pet insurance

The salary range for this position is $210,000 - $260,000 annually; as part of a total benefits package which includes health insurance, 401k and bonus. In accordance with state applicable laws, Cohere is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Individual pay decisions are ultimately based on a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and internal alignment.

Interview Process*:

  1. Connect with Talent Acquisition for a Preliminary Phone Screening
  2. Meet your Hiring Manager!
  3. Behavioral Interview(s)


*Subject to change

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