Elevance Health
Medical Director Associate- Psychiatrist- Pennsylvania Medicaid
Elevance Health, Seven Fields, Pennsylvania, United States
Anticipated End Date:
2026-01-23
Position Title:
Medical Director Associate- Psychiatrist- Pennsylvania Medicaid
Medical Director Associate- Psychiatrist- Pennsylvania Medicaid
Location:
This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face‑to‑face onboarding and skill development. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. Alternate locations may be considered.
How you will make an impact
May provide clinical guidance for programs.
Supports clinicians to ensure timely and consistent responses to members and providers.
Conducts peer‑to‑peer clinical reviews with attending physicians or other ordering providers to discuss review determinations, and patients’ office visits with providers and external physicians.
May conduct peer‑to‑peer clinical appeal case reviews with attending physicians or other ordering providers to discuss review determinations.
May assist in the practitioner appeal reviews, appropriateness criteria reviews, medical technology assessments, setting and implementing QI initiatives, and practitioner/provider credentialing.
Under direction, may be responsible for the administration of medical services for company health plans including medical policies.
Serves as a resource and consultant to other areas of the company.
May interpret existing medical policy.
May be required to represent the company to external entities and/or serve on internal and/or external committees.
Minimum Requirements
Requires MD or DO and Board certification approved by one of the following certifying boards is required: American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
Must possess an active unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or a health profession.
Unless expressly allowed by state or federal law, or regulation, must be located in a state or territory of the United States when conducting utilization review or an appeals consideration and cannot be located on a US military base, vessel or any embassy located in or outside of the US.
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to obtain a Pennsylvania and potentially other medical licenses upon hire.
Child and Adolescent board certification preferred.
Utilization management experience preferred.
For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $235,488.00 to $353,232.00.
Location(s) Massachusetts
In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.
* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local 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, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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2026-01-23
Position Title:
Medical Director Associate- Psychiatrist- Pennsylvania Medicaid
Medical Director Associate- Psychiatrist- Pennsylvania Medicaid
Location:
This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face‑to‑face onboarding and skill development. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. Alternate locations may be considered.
How you will make an impact
May provide clinical guidance for programs.
Supports clinicians to ensure timely and consistent responses to members and providers.
Conducts peer‑to‑peer clinical reviews with attending physicians or other ordering providers to discuss review determinations, and patients’ office visits with providers and external physicians.
May conduct peer‑to‑peer clinical appeal case reviews with attending physicians or other ordering providers to discuss review determinations.
May assist in the practitioner appeal reviews, appropriateness criteria reviews, medical technology assessments, setting and implementing QI initiatives, and practitioner/provider credentialing.
Under direction, may be responsible for the administration of medical services for company health plans including medical policies.
Serves as a resource and consultant to other areas of the company.
May interpret existing medical policy.
May be required to represent the company to external entities and/or serve on internal and/or external committees.
Minimum Requirements
Requires MD or DO and Board certification approved by one of the following certifying boards is required: American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
Must possess an active unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or a health profession.
Unless expressly allowed by state or federal law, or regulation, must be located in a state or territory of the United States when conducting utilization review or an appeals consideration and cannot be located on a US military base, vessel or any embassy located in or outside of the US.
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to obtain a Pennsylvania and potentially other medical licenses upon hire.
Child and Adolescent board certification preferred.
Utilization management experience preferred.
For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $235,488.00 to $353,232.00.
Location(s) Massachusetts
In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.
* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local 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, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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