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Connecticut · Remote OK

Medical Director - Commercial

Internal MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$174k-$375k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 46m ago · Verified live

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.

This is a full-time, remote position that can be based anywhere within the United States.

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.

In this role you will:

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.

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

You will provide clinical expertise and business direction in support of medical management programs through participation in clinical team activities.

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

At least 3 years experience of post residency/fellowship in Health Care Delivery System e. g., Clinical Practice and Health Care Industry.

Active and current state medical license without encumbrances

M.D. or D.O., Board Certification in a recognized specialty including post-graduate direct patient care experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Five or more years of direct patient care experience
  • Electronic medical systems/record experience

Managed Care Experience

  • Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or General Surgery or other surgery specialties.
  • Preferred working time zone of EST or CST

Education

Active and current state medical license without encumbrances

M.D. or D.O., Board Certification in a recognized specialty including post-graduate direct patient care experience

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: 11/09/2026

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 will develop, implement, and evaluate clinical programs while expanding medical management initiatives across the continuum of care. They will also act as a clinical liaison to network providers and support medical management staff with peer-to-peer reviews and appeals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active, unencumbered M.D. or D.O. license and board certification in a recognized specialty. A minimum of three years of post-residency experience in a health care delivery system or industry is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Electronic medical records

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director - Commercial 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 22,300 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, 44% have no call, 76% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Internal Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,300 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Work settingremotepeers: 8% remote · 44% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS Physician listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Internal Medicine hiring demand#3 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 579 postings, 472 closed
New Internal Medicine listings592 in the last 30 days365 the 30 days before (+62%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Internal Medicine pay trend+3.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,300 Physician roles listings), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About CVS Health

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Woonsocket, RI
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

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