Medical Director

About the role

The Contractor Medical Director (CMD) is responsible for researching and reviewing clinical evidence in support of developing Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs), conducting medical review (MR) activities, providing clinical program outreach activities, taking party or participant status in Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) appeals hearings, and performing appeals. The role collaborates with CMS and other Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC) and interacts with medical societies and peer groups to share information, provide education and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Research and review clinical evidence in support of developing Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs).
• Work with RN(s) on local coverage determinations – reviewing new procedures that may involve new technology and provide medical judgment on coverage determinations.
• Meet with CMS staff to provide input/updates on coverage and MR policy issues and interact with the CMDs at other contractors to share information on potential problem areas.
• Work with the Medical Review (MR) Clinical Team to develop our MR strategy and provide clinical expertise to effectively focus MR on areas of potential fraud, waste, or abuse.
• Analyze data to determine if there is an aberrancy with a particular service or provider and identify opportunities for improvement or interventions to address the issues.
• Conduct claim reviews when appropriate and provide technical assistance on the correct application of MR policy during claim adjudication, including through written internal claim review guidelines.
• Serve as subject matter expert for law enforcement with investigations regarding fraudulent provider activity.
• Respond to inquiries from providers and representatives of the medical industry regarding advanced medical solutions that may provide better patient treatments and outcomes.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Board Certification in an American Board of Medical Specialties recognized specialty.
• Possession of a valid active and unrestricted medical license (in any state or U.S. territory) with no federal sanctions.
• Five (5) or more years of experience as a practicing physician, with experience in Medicare insurance policies and regulations.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in the health insurance industry, a utilization review firm, or another health care claims processing organization in a role that involved developing coverage or medical necessity policies and guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of evidenced-based medicine and clinical guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the Medicare Fee for Service program, particularly the coverage and payment rules, with Part A, Part B, DME, or Home Health and Hospice.

Benefits

• Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities.
• 401(k) with a 100% match for the first 3% of your salary and a 50% match for the next 2% of your salary (100% vested immediately).
• Competitive paid time off.
• Health insurance, dental insurance, and telehealth services start DAY 1.
• Professional and Leadership Development Programs.

Pay

Salary Range: $275,000 - $300,000 (may be higher based on experience)

Schedule

Hybrid work 2 days a week, with occasional travel to WPS Headquarters (1717 W. Broadway in Madison, WI, 53713) and CMS conferences.