Medical Director – Pediatric Nephrology – Evicore - Remote

Do you crave an intellectually stimulating role that lets you apply your clinical expertise while continuing to grow and make an impact? As a Medical Director at EviCore, part of Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, you’ll leverage your background in Pediatric Nephrology to deliver evidence-based medical reviews that support high-quality patient care. Collaborate with healthcare providers and stay current on healthcare regulations and industry developments as you review a wide range of cases. This role offers you the opportunity to build new skills while enhancing the health and vitality of others. We're seeking a detail-oriented individual with good communication, technology, and typing skills, as well as strong clinical judgment. Drive growth in your career with our innovative team.

How you’ll make a difference:

• You’ll start training remotely in a structured environment with support from trainers, mentors, and leadership to set you up for success.
• Complete time-sensitive, specialized evidence-based medical case reviews for medical necessity on EviCore’s case management software.
• Conduct physician consultation (peer-to-peer) calls with referring providers to discuss evidence–based medical necessity and appropriateness of the requested service or treatment.
• Leverage your clinical expertise to recommend alternative services or treatments as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with over 500 EviCore physician colleagues to help ensure patients receive proper care via evidence-based decision making.

What you’ll enjoy about working here:

• Benefits start on day one
• Predictable work schedules
• 100% work from home
• 8 Paid Holidays + 23 PTO Days
• 401(K) with company match
• Reimbursement for continuing medical education
• Career growth opportunities across the enterprise
• Networking with peers across multiple medical specialties
  

Requirements:

• M.D. or D.O. with a current, active U.S. medical license and board certification (ABMS or AOA) in Pediatric Nephrology.
• Eligible to acquire additional state licensure as required
• 3 or more years of relevant clinical experience post residency/fellowship
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, Utilization Review Accreditation Commission and National Committee for Quality Assurance standards is a plus
• Ability to commit to a set, weekly work schedule (Monday through Friday)
• Strong computer skills: ability to work autonomously with automated processes, computer applications, and systems
• Meet physical demands of the role including, but not limited to, typing, speaking, and listening 100% of time
• In accordance with our HITECH Security Accreditation, company provided encrypted-workstation is required to be hard-wire connected to a modem or router. Wireless connection is not permitted.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 207,800 - 346,300 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.

About Evernorth Health Services

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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