Become a part of our caring community and help us put health firstThe Medical Director relies on fundamentals of CMS Medicare Guidance on following and reviewing home health episodic and per diem requests. The Medical Director provides medical interpretation and determinations whether services provided by other healthcare professionals are in agreement with national guidelines, CMS requirements, Humana policies, clinical standards, and (in some cases) contracts.Consolidation of work to central team and absorption of vendor work as part of Project GrowthThe Medical Director provides medical interpretation and decisions about the appropriateness of services provided by other healthcare professionals in compliance with review policies, procedures, and performance standards. All work occurs with a context of regulatory compliance, and work is assisted by diverse resources which may include national clinical guidelines, CMS policies and determinations, clinical reference materials, internal teaching conferences, and other sources of expertise. Medical Directors will learn Medicare and Medicare Advantage requirements, and will understand how to operationalize this knowledge in their daily work. After completion of mentored training, daily work is performed with minimal direction. The Medical Director works in a structured environment with expectations for consistency in thinking, authorship, meeting departmental expectations, and compliance timelines.Use your skills to make an impactRequired QualificationsMD or DO degreeCurrent and ongoing board certification in an approved ABMS Medical SpecialtyA current and unrestricted license in at least one jurisdiction and willing to obtain license, as required, for various states in region of assignment5+ years of direct clinical patient care experience post residency or fellowshipNo sanctions from Federal or State Governmental organizationsThe ability to pass credentialing requirementsExcellent verbal and written communication skills with analytic and interpretative skillsKnowledge and experience with national guidelines such as NCD/LCD, MCG® or InterQualPreferred QualificationsExperience in an inpatient environment and/or related to care of a Medicare type population (disabled or >65 years of age)Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Geriatrics, or hospital based clinical specialistsAbility to function in a dynamic fast paced environmentCommitment to a culture of innovationParticipate in educational activities by attending required conferences and also create content to lead/teach/present for individual subject matter contributionPassionate about contributing to an organization's focus on consistency in outcomes, consumer experiences and a highly engaged team cultureThe Medical Director conducts clinical case reviews of requests received by members of the Medicare population and reports to the Lead Medical Director.Other duties:Identify medical management operational improvements, including those within the medical director areaParticipate in call rotationDevelop collaborative relationships with Team and key partners within the Medicare Line of Business.Support Home Solutions as neededOther activities as assigned by the managing Medical DirectorScheduled Weekly Hours 1Pay 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.$199,400 - $274,400 per yearDescription of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, 'Humana') offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.About usHumana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and 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, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=HumanaWebsite.
