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Medical Director - Florida (3)

Internal MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$174k-$375k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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:

This is a remote based (work from home) role preferably resides in Florida and can be licensed anywhere in the United States.

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.

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 and reviews of claim determinations.

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, coding, and reimbursement 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

*Five (5) 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 (FL preferred)

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

Preferred Qualifications

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: 11/02/2026

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

Key Responsibilities

Oversee utilization review and quality assurance, including authorization, concurrent, peer-to-peer, predetermination, and appeal reviews, and provide clinical, coding, and reimbursement expertise. Support the development and implementation of medical management programs, guide case management when needed, and serve as a clinical and business liaison to network providers and facilities.

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO, board certification in an ABMS- or AOA-recognized specialty, postgraduate direct patient care experience, and an active, unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state; a Florida license is preferred. Requires at least five years of experience in health care delivery or the health care industry; health plan or payer utilization management experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

PrecertificationPeer-to-Peer ReviewsAppeals ReviewClinical Program DevelopmentProvider RelationsHealth Care Quality

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director - Florida (3) at CVS Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,936 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 54% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Nationally, Internal Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $275k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $370k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$274k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$19k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Retirement Savings
Wellness Programs
Bonus Eligible
Equity Award Program