Pays Pay Range: $215,000.00 - $408,500.00 — Internist market median is ~$268k (20 jobs)
About the Role
Senior medical director for NH health plan. Utilization management and appeals oversight. New Hampshire.
Join Centene Corporation as a Senior Medical Director – New Hampshire, $215K-$408.5K in New Hampshire, United States. Position Purpose: Assist the Vice President of Medical Affairs to direct and coordinate the medical affairs functions for the business unit. Oversee the denials and appeals department.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $215K - $408.5K
- Health Insurance
- 401k
- Stock Purchase Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Relocation Assistance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Centene Corporation in New Hampshire, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Medical Director will oversee clinical operations and provide strategic leadership for healthcare initiatives. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care standards and regulatory compliance across the organization.
Requirements
Candidates must possess extensive experience in a senior medical leadership role. A strong background in clinical management and healthcare strategy is required for this position.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
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.
Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$312k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $299k in an average-cost state. 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$312k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$22k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
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