Pays $237k-$449kInternist market median is ~$290k (30 jobs) · Above average in Physician roles for work-life (6.1/10, vs 18,195 in this profession)

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Centene
Tennessee · Remote OK

Remote National Medical Director

Internal Medicine Above average in Physician rolesFull-Time
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About the Role

Remote medical director for managed care. May require weekends/holidays. $236K-$449K. TN.

Join Centene Corporation as a Remote National Medical Director – $236K-$449K in Tennessee, United States. Position Purpose: Assist the Chief Medical Director to direct and coordinate the medical management, quality improvement and credentialing functions for the business unit. Provides medical leadership of all for utilization management, cost containment, and medical quality improvement activities.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $236K - $449K
  • Health Insurance
  • 401K
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Remote position - work from anywhere.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers remote work flexibility, competitive compensation. Work with Centene Corporation in Tennessee, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The National Medical Director assists in directing medical management, quality improvement, and credentialing functions while providing leadership for utilization management and cost containment. They also collaborate with clinical teams and providers to optimize patient outcomes and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree with an active, unrestricted state license. Board certification in a medical specialty is required, with preference given to those with experience in utilization management and quality accreditation standards.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Medical managementQuality improvementCredentialingUtilization managementCost containmentMedical reviewClinical leadershipPerformance improvementProvider network developmentPhysician educationClinical quality improvementRegulatory complianceAccreditation standardsCare managementMedical necessity appeals

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Remote National Medical Director at Centene 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 18,195 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Centene holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 42 active listings.

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$343k midpoint, that is roughly $14k–$24k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.1/10 on work-life balance for Internist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 30 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Centene

Hospitals and Health Care
Saint Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
401K
Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Flexible Work Schedules