Medical Director - Pain Management

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Position Summary

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

This role can be remote based anywhere in the US.

The Medical Director, Pain Management serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with specialized training and post-graduate direct patient care experience in pain management. This role supports the expansion and execution of medical management programs designed to address member needs across the continuum of care.

In this role you will:

• Provide clinical leadership and expertise to Medical Management staff, ensuring timely, consistent, and evidence-based responses to members and providers.
• Lead utilization management and quality assurance activities, including oversight of medical necessity reviews and case management initiatives.
• Support medical management programs through active participation in interdisciplinary clinical team activities and strategic decision-making.
• Serve as the primary clinical and business liaison to network providers and healthcare facilities, fostering collaboration and supporting the effective implementation of medical services programs.
• Conduct predetermination reviews and claim determination reviews, applying clinical judgment and expertise in medical coding, reimbursement, and coverage policies.
• Provide guidance and consultation on complex clinical cases, helping ensure quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of medical management strategies, policies, and processes.

• Post-graduate direct patient care experience in pain management.
• Demonstrated expertise in utilization management, case management, quality improvement, and clinical review processes.
• Strong knowledge of medical coding, reimbursement methodologies, and healthcare regulations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills with the ability to engage effectively with providers, clinical teams, and business stakeholders.

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 Pain Management specialty including post-graduate direct patient care experience specifically

Preferred Qualifications
* Previous healthcare insurance experience.

Education
* M.D. or D.O., Board Certification in a Pain Management specialty.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$174,070.00 - $374,920.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.  This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. 
 

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Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/21/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.