Medical Director (Spine)

Job DescriptionAetna, a CVS Health Company, a Fortune 4 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. This is a remote based (work at home) based anywhere in the US.Aetna, a CVS Health Company, has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Director (Spine) that can be remote based, work from home. The Medical Director (Spine) will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a background in Orthopedic Spine OR Neurosurgery, including post-graduate direct patient care experience specifically. Expands Aetna's medical management programs to address member needs across the continuum of care. Supports the Medical Management staff ensuring timely and consistent responses to members and providers. Leads all aspects of utilization review/quality assurance, directing case management Provides clinical expertise and business direction in support of medical management programs through participation in clinical team activities Acts as lead business and clinical liaison to network providers and facilities to support the effective execution of medical services programs by the clinical teams Responsible for predetermination reviews ad reviews of claim determinations, providing clinical, coding, and reimbursement expertiseRequired Qualifications 2 or more years of experience 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 Orthopedic Spine OR Neurosurgery, including post-graduate direct patient care experience specifically.COVID RequirementsCOVID-19 Vaccination RequirementCVS Health requires certain colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, religious belief, or other legally recognized reasons that prevents them from being vaccinated. You are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status or apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment. Please note that in some states and roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination or an approved reasonable accommodation before you can begin to actively work.Preferred Qualifications Previous healthcare insurance experienceEducation Active and current state medical license without encumbrances M.D. or D.O.,Board Certification in a Orthopedic Spine OR Neurosurgery, including post-graduate direct patient care experience specifically.Business OverviewBring your heart to CVS HealthEvery one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand - with heart at its center - our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver.Our Heart At Work Behaviors support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable. We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. CVS Health is an affirmative action employer, and is an equal opportunity employer, as are the physician-owned businesses for which CVS Health provides management services. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Created: 2025-11-15