Cohere Health is a fast-growing clinical intelligence company that’s improving lives at scale by promoting the best patient-specific care options, using leading edge AI combined with deep clinical expertise. In only four years our solutions have been adopted by health insurance plans covering over 15 million people, while our revenues and company size have quadrupled. That growth combined with capital raises totaling $106M positions us extremely well for continued success. Our awards include: 2023 and 2024 BuiltIn Best Place to Work, Top 5 LinkedIn™ Startup, TripleTree iAward, multiple KLAS Research Points of Light, along with recognition on Fierce Healthcare's Fierce 15 and CB Insights' Digital Health 150 lists.
Opportunity Overview
We are looking for physicians who have expertise in Orthopedic Surgery to deliver on Cohere’s musculoskeletal and orthopedic programs by determining the medical appropriateness of services by reviewing clinical information and applying evidence-based guidelines.
Reporting to the Senior Medical Director for Cohere Health, and part of the review team that includes non-clinical intake specialists and nurses, this is a critical role in a Series B company that is rapidly scaling to impact millions of patients. This is a fast-paced environment that favors people who are able to learn quickly, be hands-on, handle ambiguity, and communicate effectively with people of different backgrounds and perspectives.
What You Will Do
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
Use correct templates for documenting decisions during case review
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
Required
Your Background and Requirements:
Completed US-based residency program in Orthopedic Surgery
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
Utilization Management experience
Preferred
Fellowship program in Spine Surgery
1+ years of managed care utilization review experience
Membership in national and/or regional specialty societies
Licensure in AZ, GA, MS, NC, ND, OK, OR, or TX is highly desirable - you should be willing to obtain additional state licenses with Cohere's support
Competencies/Success Factors
Able to multitask and manage tasks to completion on a timely basis and in an organized fashion
Excels in a matrix organization
Excellent communication - written and spoken
Comfortable with technology - willing and able to learn new software tools
Understanding of managed care regulatory structure and processes
Detail-oriented, flexible, and able to work autonomously with little supervision
We can’t wait to learn more about you and meet you at Cohere Health!
Equal Opportunity Statement
Cohere Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. To us, it’s personal.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Software Development
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