Associate Medical Director - Post Acute Care

Job Details Anticipated End Date: 2026-04-24 Position Title: Associate Medical Director - Post Acute Care Sign on bonus: $10,000 Clinical Operations Associate Medical Director Carelon Medical Benefits Management Post Acute Care Benefit Utilization Management Schedule: 11:00AM-8:00PM CT. Will also require one weekend coverage shift a month. Part time options with at least one weekend day per week. Virtual: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. This is the Clinical Operations Associate Medical Director role that supports the medical management staff ensuring timely and consistent medical decisions to members and providers. How you will make an impact Ensures timely completion of clinical case reviews for their board certified specialty. Makes physician to physician calls to gather medical appropriate information in order to make medical necessity determinations for services requested. Makes medical necessity determinations for grievance and appeals appropriate for their specialty. Ensures consistent use of medical policies when making medical necessity decisions. Brings to their supervisors attention, any case review decisions that require Medical Director review or policy interpretation. Minimum Requirements Requires MD or DO and Board certification approved by one of the following certifying boards is required, where applicable to duties being performed, American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Must possess an active unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or a health profession. Preferred Experience, Qualifications, and Capabilities 3 years of clinical experience post residency. Preferably in inpatient post-acute care. Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehab is preferred. For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary range for this specific position is $179,503 to $307,732. Locations California Illinois Nevada Washington State In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws. Job Level: Non-Management Non-Exempt Job Family: MED > Licensed Physician/Doctor/Dentist Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. #J-18808-Ljbffr