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West Virginia · Remote OK

Medical Director - Keystone Market

Managed CareFull-Time

Listed compensation

$174k-$375k

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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.

Position Summary

Aetna, a CVS Health 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 from home) role preferably resides in PA/DE/WV and have an active and current US medical license without encumbrances.

In the Medical Director role you will provide oversight for medical policy implementation.

You will participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical / medical programs and expand Aetna's medical management programs to address member needs across the continuum of care.

You will support the Medical Management staff ensuring timely and consistent responses to members and providers.

As a Medical Director you will focus primarily on overseeing utilization review / quality assurance and be responsible for predetermination reviews.

This includes Prior Authorization / Pre Certification / Concurrent Reviews / Peer to Peer Calls / First Level Appeals / Special Projects and Committee participation when needed.

The Medical Director will provide clinical expertise as well as directing case management when necessary.

In this role you will provide clinical expertise and business direction in support of medical management programs through participation in clinical team activities.

The Medical Director will 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.

Required Qualifications

*M.D. or D.O., Board Certification in an ABMS or AOA recognized specialty including post-graduate direct patient care experience.

*Active and current state medical license

Preferred Qualifications

*Active and current state medical license in either PA/WV/DE state without encumbrances

  • Previous UM experience with a Health Plan/Payor.

Education

MD or DO

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: 10/20/2026

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

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director provides oversight for medical policy implementation and manages clinical programs to address member needs across the continuum of care. They are responsible for utilization review, quality assurance, and acting as a clinical liaison to network providers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree with board certification in an ABMS or AOA recognized specialty. An active and current state medical license without encumbrances is required, with preference given to those with previous utilization management experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical team leadership

Managed Care — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-life snapshot

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About CVS Health

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Bonus, commission or short-term incentive program
Equity award program