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Pays $231k-$384k — Utilization Management market median is ~$177k (3 jobs)

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Cigna Healthcare
California

Medical Director

Utilization ManagementFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Inpatient utilization management medical director role. Lead a team of clinicians, perform medical necessity reviews. Salary $230,600-$384,400. California.

Join Cigna Healthcare as a Medical Director – Inpatient Utilization Management in California. Medical Director The job profile for this position is Medical Director, which is a Band 5 Management Career Track Role. Excited to grow your career?

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $230,600 - $384,400
  • 18 days PTO.
  • Medical, vision, dental
  • Well-being and behavioral health programs
  • 401(k)
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid holidays
  • Leaves of absence

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Cigna Healthcare in California.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will lead a team of clinicians to deliver superior utilization management and strategic clinical initiatives across the enterprise. They will perform medical necessity reviews, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with business units to improve clinical outcomes and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current unrestricted medical license in a US state or territory and board certification in an ABMS or AOA recognized specialty. A minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience beyond residency is required, along with strong computer competency.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipUtilization managementPopulation managementMedical necessity reviewCase managementClaims resolutionClinical guidelinesStrategic planningMentoringQuality assuranceNegotiationConflict managementDecision-makingProblem solvingChange management

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 2.1/10 on work-life balance for Utilization Management roles.

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

Benefits analysis: Compared to 3 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Cigna Healthcare

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Bloomfield, CT
10,000+ employees
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Benefits & Perks

Medical, vision, dental
Well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
Company-paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
18 days paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Leaves of absence
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