Cohere Health
Medical Director Spine Surgery
$260K–$280K
United States · Director · Full-time · Posted Jun 5, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of clinical practice beyond residency/fellowship; 1+ years of managed care utilization review experience.
- Education
- Completed US-based residency program in Orthopedic or Neurosurgery Surgery and fellowship program in Spine Surgery.
About the job
Reviews clinical information and applies evidence-based criteria to determine the medical appropriateness of spine, musculoskeletal, and orthopedic services.
What you'll do
- Conduct timely clinical reviews and document determinations and communications in Cohere workflow tools.
- Hold peer-to-peer discussions with treating providers to clarify clinical information and explain review outcomes and alternatives.
- Support delegated projects to improve clinical expertise, operational efficiency, and member and provider experience.
What they ask for
- Completed US-based residency in Orthopedic or Neurosurgery Surgery and fellowship in Spine Surgery.
- Board certification as an MD or DO and a current unrestricted state medical license; must maintain required credentials.
- 1+ years of managed care utilization review experience.
- Membership in national and/or regional specialty societies.
Nice to have
- Licensure in AZ, GA, MS, NC, ND, OK, OR, or TX is highly desirable; willingness to obtain additional state licenses with Cohere’s support.
Pay
$260,000 to $280,000 annually (base salary)
Tools
Cohere workflow tools
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