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360X Staffing lists this Medical Director opportunity in charlotte, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical Director - Physical Health
Charllotte, NC (Primarily remote, no expectation to be in the office routinely, the selected candidate may be required to report on-site as needed.)
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Schedule: Mon-Fri 8-5pm (May be required to work weekends and holidays based on organizational and operational requirements.)
Full time, permanent position
Salary:
$215,000 - 269,000
The Physical Health Medical Director plays a key role within the Physical Health Medical Management Team, providing clinical oversight, medical expertise, and operational support for physical health services. This position ensures high quality, evidence based medical review processes and supports organizational goals related to clinical quality, utilization management, and care coordination.
Job Details:
Clinical Oversight & Medical Review
Provide expert guidance and oversight for physical health service requests, including authorization of services and determination of appropriate level of care
Ensure the integrity and quality of utilization management activities, including initial reviews, concurrent reviews, appeals, and level of care determinations for inpatient and outpatient services
Participate in internal reviews of inpatient and outpatient clinical case types to ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards
Review Approval and Denial of Service and Level of Care Requests
Apply medical necessity criteria utilizing review criteria hierarchy for level of care and services regarding type, amount, and duration of service. Complete expected case volume as expected by the department
Process Adherence, Quality & Efficiency
Follow department processes—as defined by approved Alliance policies, desk procedures, and workflows referenced on the Alliance Grid and in the Medical Director OneNote—to complete timely utilization reviews in Alliance’s UM platform and perform tasks efficiently
Apply established workflows and maintain quality case reviews to ensure consistent decision making, documentation accuracy, and adherence to regulatory compliance
Operational & Committee Support
Support the Clinical Operations Department through active participation in organizational committees, including but not limited to Clinical Quality Review, Transition of Care Rounds, Overturn Committee
Provide clinical guidance and leadership to promote collaboration between medical, behavioral, and care management teams
External Engagement
Participate in mediation activities and Office of Administrative Hearing (OAH) processes as required, providing clinical expertise and documentation support
Additional Responsibilities
Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements, utilization management guidelines, and emerging trends affecting utilization management and physical health services
Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing clinical quality, efficiency, and member outcomes
Support cross functional teams with medical expertise, as needed
Provide consultation, training, and education to staff and community partners on relevant topics as needed
Train and mentor peers within the Medical Management team and assist with onboarding PH Medical Director new hires as needed
Job Requirements:
Education & Experience
Graduation from an accredited Medical School. M.D./D.O. degree is required and board certification in a relevant field. At least four (4) years of postgraduate clinical experience and two (2) or more years of managed care and utilization management experience are required. xhmxlyz
Special Requirement
Current, active, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in North Carolina or meets qualifications to obtain a North Carolina Medical License with Board certification for appropriate field of Medicine (American Board of Family Medicine or American Board of Internal Medicine).
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed for diagnosis and treatment of medical issues, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
Knowledge of Managed Care Principles
Knowledge of recent developments in the field of medicine
Microsoft Office Skills
Ability to speak with colleagues about treatment concerns, complex case issues and best practice recommendations
Utilization Management experience
Worksite address
charlotte, NC, 28269, US
Who can apply
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