CVS Health

Remote Based Medical Director- Neurosurgery or Orthopedic Spine

California

full-time
Non clinical

Position Summary Aetna, a CVS Health Company, a Fortune 6 company, is one of the oldest and largest national insurers. That experience gives us a unique opportunity to help transform health care. We believe that a better care system is more transparent and consumer-focused, and it recognizes physicians for their clinical quality and effective use of health care resources.

Practice Spine Surgery....From Your Home! Aetna, a CVS Health Company, is hiring physicians that are board certified in Orthopedic Spine or Neurosurgery to expand Aetna's medical management program. This is an exciting opportunity to address member needs across the continuum of care and provide clinical expertise to the spine team. The medical directors are responsible for precertification reviews of claim determinations, and provide clinical, coding and reimbursement expertise using multiple computer based applications. This is a full time position, offering a salary with yearly raises, health insurance, 401K, stock plans and other benefits and an opportunity to use your skills but work regular hours in a remote position from anywhere in the United States

**This is a remote based (work at home) based anywhere in the US.**

Aetna, a CVS Health Company, has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Director (Spine) that can be remote based, work from home.

The Medical Director (Spine) will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a background in Orthopedic Spine OR Neurosurgery, including post-graduate direct patient care experience specifically.

Expands Aetna's medical management programs to address member needs across the continuum of care.

Supports the Medical Management staff ensuring timely and consistent responses to members and providers.

Leads all aspects of utilization review/quality assurance, directing case management Provides clinical expertise and business direction in support of medical management programs through participation in clinical team activities.

Acts as lead business and clinical liaison to network providers and facilities to support the effective execution of medical services programs by the clinical teams.

Responsible for predetermination reviews ad reviews of claim determinations, providing clinical, coding, and reimbursement expertise, using multiple computer based applications.

Required Qualifications * 2 or more years of experience in Health Care Delivery System e.g., Clinical Practice and Health Care Industry.

* Active and current state medical license without encumbrances.

* M.D. or D.O., Board Certification in a Orthopedic Spine OR Neurosurgery, including post-graduate direct patient care experience specifically.

Preferred Qualifications * Previous healthcare insurance experience.

Education * 2 or more years of experience in Health Care Delivery System e.g., Clinical Practice and Health Care Industry. * Active and current state medical license without encumbrances. * M.D. or D.O., Board Certification in a Orthopedic Spine OR Neurosurgery, including post-graduate direct patient care experience.

Compensation Details

Please visit our job description available via https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/job/R0659288/Medical-Director-Spine to view the full pay range and job description.

Location Insights

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    Access to Outdoor Activities

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    Access to Parks

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    Access to Restaurants

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  • C+

    Public Schools

  • C-

    Crime and Safety

  • Total Population

    65,291

  • Median Rent

    $1,625

  • Median Home Value

    $569,400

  • Median Income

    $70,236

Posted January 26, 2026

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