Remote National Medical Director

Centene Corporation

Job Overview

Location

9 Locations

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As a Remote National Medical Director at Centene Corporation, you will serve as a clinical leader driving medical management, quality improvement, and credentialing functions for a business unit serving 28 million members, directly supporting the Chief Medical Director in shaping care quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting medical reviews for complex or experimental services, leading utilization management and cost containment initiatives, performing regular rounds for high-risk patients, collaborating with clinical teams and providers on medical necessity appeals, and representing the business unit before state and national committees on medical policy and philosophy.
• You will join Centene’s Medical Management/Health Services team—a diversified, national organization committed to workplace flexibility and innovation in healthcare delivery, where your expertise will influence physician education, provider network development, and clinical quality improvement initiatives across multiple markets.
• In this role, you will deepen your impact as a physician leader by shaping organizational policies, reducing unwarranted clinical variation, advancing value-based care, and mentoring care teams while maintaining active clinical practice and contributing to national healthcare discourse.

🎯 Requirements

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree
• Board certification in a medical specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialists or American Osteopathic Association
• Current, unrestricted state medical license as an MD or DO
• Active clinical practice and experience in utilization management, quality improvement, or healthcare administration

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive annual pay range of $236,500.00 to $449,300.00
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401K, stock purchase plans, and tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work arrangements with remote, hybrid, field, or office schedule options
• Paid time off plus holidays and potential additional incentive compensation

Skills & Technologies

Remote

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About Centene Corporation

Centene Corporation is a publicly traded managed-care enterprise that arranges health-benefit programs for government-sponsored and privately insured individuals. Operating across all 50 U.S. states and internationally, the company focuses on under-insured and uninsured populations through Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace offerings. Its services include behavioral health, pharmacy benefits, vision, dental, telehealth, and in-house clinical programs. Centene partners with physicians, hospitals, and community organizations to coordinate cost-effective care, emphasizing data analytics and value-based reimbursement models. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, it serves more than 25 million members, positioning itself as a leading intermediary between payers and healthcare providers.

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