Company Overview:

Cohere Health is a fast-growing clinical intelligence company thats improving lives at scale by promoting the best patient-specific care options, using leading edge AI combined with deep clinical expertise. In only four years our solutions have been adopted by health insurance plans covering over 15 million people, while our revenues and company size have quadrupled.  That growth combined with capital raises totaling $106M positions us extremely well for continued success. Our awards include: 2023 and 2024 BuiltIn Best Place to Work, Top 5 LinkedIn Startup, TripleTree iAward, multiple KLAS Research Points of Light, along with recognition on Fierce Healthcare's Fierce 15 and CB Insights' Digital Health 150 lists.

Opportunity Overview:

We are looking for physicians who have expertise in Pain Management to deliver on Coheres musculoskeletal program by determining the medical appropriateness of services by reviewing clinical information and applying evidence-based guidelines. 

Reporting to the Senior Medical Director for Cohere Health, and part of the review team that includes non-clinical intake specialists and nurses, this is a critical role in a company that is rapidly scaling, impacting 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.

Last but not least: People who succeed here are empathetic teammates who are candid, kind, caring, and embody our core values and principles. We believe that diverse, inclusive teams make the most impactful work. Cohere is deeply invested in ensuring that we have a supportive, growth-oriented environment that works for everyone.

What You Will Do:

• Provide timely medical reviews that meet Coheres 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

Your Background and Requirements:

Required:

• Completed US-based residency program in Pain Management
• 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 in Pain Management, fellowship in Pain Management.

Preferred:

• 1+ years of managed care utilization review experience
• Membership in national and/or regional specialty societies
• Licensure in GA or TX is highly desirable - you should be willing to obtain additional state licenses with Cohere's support

Competencies/Success Factors:

• Able to multitask and manage tasks to completion on a timely basis and in an organized fashion
• Excels in a matrix organization
• Excellent communication - written and spoken
• Comfortable with technology - willing and able to learn new software tools
• Understanding of managed care regulatory structure and processes
• Detail-oriented, flexible, and able to work autonomously with little supervision

We cant wait to learn more about you and meet you at Cohere Health!

Equal Opportunity Statement: 

Cohere Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all.  To us, its personal.

The salary range for this position is $240,000 to $265,000 annually; as part of a total benefits package which includes health insurance, 401k and bonus. In accordance with state applicable laws, Cohere is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Individual pay decisions are ultimately based on a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and internal alignment.

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