Medical Director- Physician Reviewer UM

Job Description

Job Title : Physician Reviewer

Duration : 9-10 Months Assignment (Temp to hire)

Locations : Fully Remote- (WFH)

Schedule : Monday to Friday – First Shift

NOTE : Must reside in Texas. Must have Texas Medical Licensure.

Job Profile Summary

• Evaluates clinical service requests made by an organization's members and providers.
• Uses clinical judgment in conjunction with organization's criteria to adjudicate these requests.
• May also provide clinical leadership in other areas of the organization.
• Identifies opportunities to manage members' clinical situations with a view toward creative problem solving and anticipation of possible future clinical problems for the member. Participates in the process to evaluate clinical service requests.
• Practices anticipatory case management for members whose cases come for review, in partnership with case managers.
• Participates in the Physician Review Units' appeal process of service denials.
• Participates in the development of Physician Review Units' policies and procedures.
• Actively participates in all unit continuous quality improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned by the Medical Director. Board Certified (ABMS) M.D. or D.O, unrestricted and active license to practice medicine requested and 5 years clinical experience to include inpatient experience, or any combination of education / experience that would provide an equivalent background.
• Must have understanding of managed care and demonstrate PC proficiency, as file review will be done via computer in most cases.
• (Note : Position does not provide direct patient care or medical diagnosis.)

EEO :

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority / Gender / Disability / Religion / LGBTQI / Age / Veterans. ”