Remote Medical Director – $140/hr | 40 hrs/wk | US Nationwide Telemedicine Role | 6-Mo Contract + Hire Potential!

Join a mission-driven, innovative organization as a Remote Medical Director, providing high-level clinical review and decision support from the comfort of your home—anywhere in the United States. This is a full-time telemedicine position offering predictable hours, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to shape clinical quality for patients nationwide.

✨ Position Highlights

• Compensation: $140/hr (up to $150/hr based on experience)

• Schedule: Full-time (40 hrs/week) with rotating weekend coverage

• Contract: 6 months with potential for permanent hire

• Start: ASAP

• Work Environment: 100% Remote (must reside in the U.S.)
  

🩺 Role Overview

As a Medical Director, you will support medical review operations, evaluate inpatient clinical scenarios, and apply national guidelines to determine medical necessity. This role requires exceptional clinical judgment, clear communication, and the ability to work within a structured, process-driven team.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive and timely medical necessity reviews

• Apply CMS regulations, national guidelines, and organizational policies

• Maintain productivity, quality, and compliance standards

• Communicate determinations clearly—verbally & in writing

• Collaborate with external providers to gather clinical details

• Adapt to evolving tools, workflows, and utilization management practices

• Work independently after mentored training while supporting team goals

• Maintain consistency and integrity in decision-making

🎯 Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree

• Minimum 5 years post-residency/fellowship clinical experience

• Current ABMS board certification

• Active unrestricted medical license in at least one U.S. state

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong analytical and clinical reasoning skills

• No federal or state sanctions

• Team-oriented mindset with professional integrity

🌟 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Medicare Advantage, Managed Medicaid, or commercial payers

• Prior utilization management experience

• Familiarity with MCG®, InterQual, CMS guidelines

• Hospital-based background (IM, FM, Geriatrics, EM, Hospitalist, etc.)

• Tech-savvy and comfortable with digital review platforms

• Experience with education, presentations, or clinical content creation

🕒 Working Hours

• Full-time: 40 hrs/week

• Rotating weekend coverage

• 100% remote from any U.S. location (must reside in the U.S.)

✨ Ideal Candidate

A clinically sharp physician who thrives in structured environments, communicates clearly, enjoys analytical case review, and seeks meaningful impact without bedside responsibilities.

Ready to elevate patient care—remotely and on your schedule?
This role offers stable hours, competitive pay, and a direct influence on healthcare quality across the country.