Medical Director – Pain Medicine

The Cigna Group

Medical Director at EviCore leveraging Pain Medicine expertise for evidence-based patient care. Collaborating with healthcare providers in a remote environment while ensuring compliance and quality standards.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $207,800 - $346,300 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

evidence-based medical reviewsclinical interventional pain experiencemedical necessitypeer-to-peer consultationalternative services recommendationsclinical experienceknowledge of healthcare regulationsUtilization Review Accreditation Commission standardsNational Committee for Quality Assurance standards

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationautonomytime management

Tools & Technologies

EviCore case management software

Certifications & Qualifications

M.D.D.O.U.S. medical licenseboard certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Industry Keywords

Pain Medicinehealthcare providerspatient careevidence-based decision making

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leverage your background in Pain Medicine disciplines to deliver evidence-based medical reviews that support high-quality patient care.
Collaborate with healthcare providers and stay current on healthcare regulations and industry developments as you review a wide range of cases.
Start training remotely in a structured environment with support from trainers, mentors, and leadership to set you up for success.
Complete time-sensitive, specialized evidence-based medical case reviews for medical necessity on EviCore’s case management software.
Conduct physician consultation (peer-to-peer) calls with referring providers to discuss evidence–based medical necessity and appropriateness of the requested service or treatment.
Leverage your clinical expertise to recommend alternative services or treatments as necessary.
Work collaboratively with over 500 EviCore physician colleagues to help ensure patients receive proper care via evidence-based decision making.

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.D. or D.O. with a current, active U.S. medical license and board certification (ABMS or AOA) in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Clinical interventional pain experience required
Eligible to acquire additional state licensure as required
3 or more years of relevant clinical experience post residency/fellowship
Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, Utilization Review Accreditation Commission and National Committee for Quality Assurance standards is a plus
Ability to commit to a set, weekly work schedule (Monday through Friday)
Strong computer skills: ability to work autonomously with automated processes, computer applications, and systems.
Meet physical demands of the role including, but not limited to, typing, speaking, and listening 100% of time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits start on day one
Predictable work schedules
100% work from home
8 Paid Holidays + 23 PTO Days
401(K) with company match
Reimbursement for continuing medical education
Career growth opportunities across the enterprise
Networking with peers across multiple medical specialties