Medical Director – Inpatient Review

🕒 August 14

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $223.8k - $313.1k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👨‍⚕️ Medical Director

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Humana

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1961

🏥 Healthcare

🛡️ Insurance

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

Healthcare • Insurance • Healthcare Insurance

Humana is a healthcare company dedicated to making a positive impact on the health of individuals, communities, and the healthcare system as a whole. With a focus on putting health first, Humana serves a diverse range of populations, including seniors and the military, providing Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS plans. Humana is committed to fostering a culture of belonging and mutual respect, offering competitive and flexible benefits to ensure the financial security of its employees and their families. The company prides itself on creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

📋 Description

• Perform expert clinical review of inpatient medical records • Assess medical necessity using national guidelines, CMS regulations, Humana policies, and recognized clinical standards • Analyze complex hospital-based cases and deliver utilization management determinations • Communicate with external providers by phone to obtain clinical information and discuss review outcomes • Conduct inpatient medical necessity reviews in accordance with regulatory requirements • Maintain productivity, accuracy, quality, and timely completion of assigned tasks • Communicate review outcomes in verbal and written formats • Adapt to changing workflows, tools, and utilization management procedures • Report directly to a Lead Medical Director • Participate in organizational committees or special project teams • Work Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm local time, with rotational weekend/holiday coverage of approximately five weekends per year

🎯 Requirements

• MD or DO • 5 or more years post-residency clinical experience • Active, unrestricted medical license in at least one state and willingness to obtain additional licenses as needed • Current and ongoing Board Certification in an AOABPS- or ABMS-recognized medical specialty • Meets all credentialing requirements, with no state or federal sanctions • Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills • Ability to work effectively within a structured environment and as part of a multidisciplinary team • Inpatient exposure preferred, including hospitalist-level acuity, ED, ICU, or hospital-based FP/IM • Prior utilization management or inpatient review experience preferred • Familiarity with MCG® or InterQual® guidelines preferred • Experience with Medicare populations and hospitals, integrated delivery networks, or medical management organizations preferred • Proficiency with clinical technology platforms preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance • Medical, dental, and vision benefits • 401(k) retirement savings plan • Paid time off • Company and personal holidays • Paid parental and caregiver leave • Short-term and long-term disability • Life insurance • Internet expense payment for employees working from home in California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota • Telephone equipment provided for Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees • Remote work arrangement • Occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings