Medical Director
Listed compensation
$214k-$298k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey as a Medical Director in Newark, New Jersey, United States. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey empowers our members to achieve their best health. For over 90 years, we have been New Jersey’s health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability, and member experience.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $214,100 - $297,885
- Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
- Retirement Plans
- Generous PTO
- Incentive Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director provides clinical leadership and oversight for utilization, care, and quality management programs within an assigned region. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to support provider relations, medical policy development, and operational effectiveness.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted MD or DO license in New Jersey and be board certified in an ABMS or AOA recognized specialty. The role requires 5-7 years of clinical experience and proficiency in data analysis tools like Tableau.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Utilization Management — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$256k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $235k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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