Medical Director - Acute Rehab

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The Medical Director uses their medical background, experience, and judgement to determine whether to authorize requested services, requested level of care, and requested site of service. All work occurs within a context of regulatory compliance, and diverse resources assist work, including national clinical guidelines, CMS policies and determinations, clinical reference materials, internal teaching conferences, and other reference sources. Medical Directors will learn Medicare and Medicare Advantage requirements and will understand how to operationalize this knowledge in their daily work specifically for DSNP.
The Medical Director's work includes computer-based review of moderately complex to complex clinical scenarios, review of all submitted clinical records, prioritization of daily work, and communication of decisions to internal associates. The clinical scenarios predominantly arise from post-acute care environments. The work includes discussions with external physicians by phone to gather additional clinical information or discuss determinations, and in some instances, these may require conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical interpretation and determinations on acute inpatient rehabilitation authorization requests, ensuring alignment with national clinical guidelines, CMS requirements, Humana policies, and clinical standards.

• Collaborate with team members, other departments, Humana colleagues, and clinical leadership to support the review process and facilitate quality outcomes.

• Participate in and complete structured and mentored training programs; utilize ongoing team support during daily work activities.

• Consistently apply critical thinking and maintain high standards in documentation and decision-making within a structured work environment.

• Exercise independence in fulfilling enterprise expectations and meeting compliance timelines.

• This is a full-time, remote position with a standard schedule of forty hours per week; the role may be performed from any location within the United States.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree

• 5+ years of direct clinical patient care experience post residency or fellowship, which preferably includes some experience in an inpatient environment and related to acute inpatient rehabilitation.

• Board Certified in an approved ABMS or AOA Medical Specialty with continued certification throughout employment.

• A current and unrestricted license in at least one jurisdiction and willing to obtain additional license(s).

• No current sanction from Federal or State Governmental organizations, and able to pass credentialing requirements.

• Evidence of analytic and interpretation skills, with prior experience participating in teams focusing on quality management, utilization management, and acute inpatient rehabilitation.

• Knowledge of the managed care industry including Medicare Advantage, Managed Medicaid, or other medical management organizations, hospitals/ Integrated Delivery Systems, health insurance, other healthcare providers.

• Utilization management experience in a medical management review organization, such as Medicare Advantage and managed Medicaid.

• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Geriatrics, or Hospitalist background

Preferred

• Advanced degrees such as an MBA, MHA, MPH

• Exposure to Public Health, Population Health, analytics, and use of business metrics.

• Experience working with Case managers or Care managers on complex case management, including familiarity with social determinants of health.

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Additional Information

Typically reports to a Regional/Associate Vice President, Lead, or Corporate Medical Director, depending on size of region or line of business. The Medical Director conducts Utilization Management of the care received by members in an assigned market, member population, or condition type. May also contribute to grievance and appeals reviews. Some medical directors may join a centralized team for several months after training, until positions become available for specific markets. May participate on project teams or organizational committees.

Work at Home Guidance

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the following criteria:

• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested

• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can only be used if leadership approves it.

• Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.

• Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet our requirements for their position/job.

• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

 

$223,800 - $313,100 per year

 

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.Application Deadline: 09-13-2026

About us
 

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.

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