Associate Medical Director - Post Acute Care

Position Title

Associate Medical Director – Post Acute Care

Anticipated End Date

April 24, 2026

Sign‐on Bonus

$10,000

Schedule

11:00 AM–8:00 PM CT (weekdays). Will also require one weekend coverage shift per month. Part‐time options available with at least one weekend day per week.

Remote Work

This role enables associates to work virtually full‐time, with the exception of required in‐person training sessions. Candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Job Description

The Clinical Operations Associate Medical Director is responsible for supporting the medical management staff to ensure timely and consistent medical decisions for members and providers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of clinical case reviews for the board‐certified specialty.
• Make physician-to-physician calls to gather medically appropriate information for medical necessity determinations of requested services.
• Make medical necessity determinations for grievances and appeals appropriate for the specialty.
• Ensure consistent use of medical policies when making medical necessity decisions.
• Bring to supervisors any case review decisions that require Medical Director review or policy interpretation.

Minimum Requirements

• MD or DO with board certification approved by American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA); active unrestricted medical license.

Preferred Experience, Qualifications, and Capabilities

• 3 years of clinical experience post residency, preferably in inpatient post‐acute care.
• Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehab preferred.

Salary and Locations

Salary range: $179,503–$307,732. Locations: California, Illinois, Nevada, Washington State.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution, paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short‐ and long‐term disability, life insurance, wellness programs, and financial education resources.

Job Level and Family

Non‐Management, Non‐Exempt. Job Family: MED > Licensed Physician/Doctor/Dentist.

EEO Statement

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.