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Associate Medical Director- Orthopedic Spine Surgery

at Elevance Health

📍 8 Locations Hybrid 💰 $178 – $178 USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $178 – $178 USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years Not specified
Education MD/DO and Board certification by relevant boards
Category Healthcare & Medical

About this role

Seeking a Medical Director specializing in Orthopedic Spine Surgery to oversee clinical operations, review musculoskeletal cases, and ensure quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform case reviews
  • Conduct peer consultations
  • Manage pre-authorizations
  • Support quality initiatives
  • Educate clinical staff

Technical Overview

Role involves clinical review, pre-authorization, imaging assessment, and quality improvement in musculoskeletal and spine care, requiring MD/DO with relevant board certifications.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a licensed MD or DO with specialized training in spine surgery, experienced in musculoskeletal procedures, imaging, and clinical review processes, capable of managing pre-authorizations and quality improvement initiatives.

Must-Have Skills

MD/DOBoard certification by the American Board of Neurologic Surgery or American Osteopathic Board of NeurosurgeryFellowship training in Spine SurgeryExperience with musculoskeletal procedures and imaging

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with high-tech diagnostic imagingKnowledge of clinical guidelinesExperience with utilization review

Tools & Platforms

Clinical criteriaUtilization review tools

Required Skills

MD/DOBoard certificationSpine SurgeryMusculoskeletal proceduresImagingClinical criteriaPeer-to-peer consultationProvider appealsQuality improvement

Hard Skills

Medical reviewPre-authorizationsMusculoskeletal proceduresImagingClinical criteriaPeer-to-peer consultationProvider appealsQuality improvement

Soft Skills

communicationclinical knowledgecollaborationproblem-solvingeducational skills

Certifications

Required

MD/DOBoard certification by the American Board of Neurologic SurgeryBoard certification by the American Osteopathic Board of NeurosurgeryFellowship in Spine Surgery

Industry & Role

Industry Healthcare / Medical / Insurance
Job Function Clinical review and management of musculoskeletal and spine procedures

Keywords for Your Resume

Medical DirectorOrthopedic Spine SurgeryPre-authorizationsMusculoskeletal proceduresImagingClinical criteriaPeer-to-peer consultationProvider appealsQuality improvementPhysician reviewUtilization reviewHealthcareMedical reviewClinical guidelinesMD/DOBoard certificationFellowship training

Deal Breakers

Lack of MD/DO degree, No board certification in relevant specialty, No fellowship training in Spine Surgery, Lack of experience with musculoskeletal imaging

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