Associate Medical Director, MSK Pain Management at Cohere Health

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Completion of a US-based residency program in either Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation or Anesthesiology, with secondary board certification in Interventional Pain Management
  • Board certification as an MD or DO with a current unrestricted state license to practice medicine (reviewers must maintain necessary credentials to retain the position)
  • 5+ years of clinical practice beyond residency/fellowship
  • Nice to have: 1+ years of managed care utilization review experience
  • Nice to have: Membership in national and/or regional specialty societies
  • Nice to have: Licensure in GA or TX (willing to obtain additional state licenses with Cohere's support)

Responsibilities

  • Provide timely medical reviews that meet Cohere’s stringent quality parameters
  • Provide clinical determinations based on evidence-based criteria while utilizing clinical acumen
  • Clearly and accurately document all communication and decision-making in Cohere workflow tools, ensuring a member and provider can easily reference and understand your decision
  • Meet the appropriate turn-around times for clinical reviews
  • Conduct timely peer-to-peer discussions with treating providers to clarify clinical information and to explain review outcome decisions, including feedback on alternate treatment based on medical necessity criteria and evidence-based research
  • Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, accountability, and service in your interactions with Cohere teammates and providers
  • Support projects specific to building the team's clinical expertise and efficiency, as delegated
  • Support the team on operational improvements and member/provider experience involving clinical review tasks, as delegated

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Pain ManagementInterventional Pain ManagementPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationAnesthesiologyEvidence-Based GuidelinesClinical ReviewsPeer-to-Peer DiscussionsClinical DocumentationMusculoskeletal (MSK)

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Associate Medical Director position?

The salary range is $200,000 to $270,000 annually, as part of a total benefits package which includes health insurance, 401k, and bonus.

Is this role remote, and what travel is required?

This is a fully remote opportunity with about 10% travel.

What qualifications and experience are required for this role?

Candidates must have completed a US-based residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation or Anesthesiology with secondary board certification in Interventional Pain Management, be board certified as an MD or DO with a current unrestricted state license, and have 5+ years of clinical practice beyond residency/fellowship.

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 401K with company match, flexible spending and health savings accounts, up to 184 hours of PTO per year plus holidays, up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave, and pet insurance.

What makes a strong candidate for this Associate Medical Director role?

Strong candidates will have the required medical credentials and experience, plus nice-to-haves like 1+ years of managed care utilization review experience, membership in specialty societies, and licensure in GA or TX, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment handling ambiguity and communicating effectively.

Cohere Health

Automates prior authorization in healthcare

About Cohere Health

Cohere Health improves the prior authorization process in healthcare, which requires providers to get approval from health plans before delivering certain services. Their platform, Cohere Unify, automates and streamlines these requests by integrating with electronic medical records and using technologies like optical character recognition and machine learning. This approach allows for faster decision-making and reduces delays in patient care. The goal is to make the prior authorization process more efficient, benefiting healthcare providers, health plans, and patients.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$103.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Performance Bonus
Remote Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from AI-driven startups like Abridge threatens market share.
Flat healthcare IT deal activity may impact future funding opportunities.
Dependency on Humana partnership poses risk if challenges arise in the relationship.

Differentiation

Cohere Health automates prior authorization, reducing delays and administrative burdens.
The Cohere Unify platform integrates with EMR and uses OCR for fax submissions.
Machine learning and AI enhance decision-making based on health plan policies.

Upsides

Humana expanded Cohere's platform use, showing trust and potential for more partnerships.
Cohere raised $50 million, indicating strong investor confidence and growth potential.
KLAS award recognition highlights effectiveness, attracting more healthcare providers.

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