Opportunity Overview: We are looking for physicians who have expertise in Orthopedic Spine 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 Managing Medical Director, MSK Spine and Ortho 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’Ll 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 What you’ll need: Completed US-based residency program in Orthopedic or Neurosurgery Surgery and fellowship program in Spine 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 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 Pay

Perks

: 💻 Fully remote opportunity with about 5% travel 🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program 📈 401K retirement plan with company match; flexible spending and health savings account 🏝️ Flex Time Off + company holidays 👶 Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave 🐶 Pet insurance The salary range for this position is $260,000 to $280,000 annually; as part of a total

Benefits

package which includes health insurance, 401k and bonus.

Compensation

range for this role.

Qualifications

for the role, experience level, skillset, and internal alignment. This role is not eligible for hire in: AK, CA, CO, HI, NY, or WA. Interview Process*: Connect with Talent Acquisition for a Preliminary Phone Screening Meet your Hiring Manager!

Behavioral Interview(s) *Subject to change About Cohere Health: Cohere Health’s clinical intelligence platform and agentic AI-powered solutions connect health plans’ strategic goals and providers’ needs, optimizing the speed, cost, and quality of care. With an enterprise approach that streamlines payer-provider decision-making across the care continuum–including policy, prior authorization, payment accuracy, and more–the company improves collaboration and reduces burden, resulting in up to 8x ROI and 94% provider satisfaction.

Medical Director Spine Surgery