Associate Medical Director, Wound Care

Back to jobs New Associate Medical Director, Wound Care United States Apply Opportunity Overview: We are looking for physicians who have expertise in Wound Care to deliver on Cohere’s Skin Substitutes program by determining the medical appropriateness of services by reviewing clinical information and applying evidence-based guidelines.  Reporting to the Medical Director 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 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: Must Have’s: Completed US-based residency program in General Surgery,  Surgical Subspecialties, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine 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 3+years experience in Wound Care Management 5+ years of clinical practice beyond residency/fellowship OR Completed US-based 3 year CPME-approved residency program in Podiatry Board certification by appropriate specialty board as a DPM with a current unrestricted state license to practice podiatry- reviewers must maintain necessary credentials to retain the position Experience in Wound Care Management 5+ years of clinical practice beyond residency/fellowship Nice to Have’s:  1+ years of managed care utilization review experience Membership in national and/or regional specialty societies Licensure in MN, ND, 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  🏝️ Up to 184 hours (23 days) of PTO per year + company holidays 👶 Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave  🐶 Pet insurance   The salary range for this position is $200,000 to $230,000 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.   Interview Process*: Connect with Talent Acquisition for a Preliminary Phone Screening Meet your Hiring Manager! Behavioral Interview(s) with Peer Reviewers *Subject to change   About Cohere Health: Cohere Health’s clinical intelligence platform delivers AI-powered solutions that streamline access to quality care by improving payer-provider collaboration, cost containment, and healthcare economics. Cohere Health works with over 660,000 providers and handles over 12 million prior authorization requests annually. Its responsible AI auto-approves up to 90% of requests for millions of health plan members. With the acquisition of ZignaAI, we’ve further enhanced our platform by launching our Payment Integrity Suite, anchored by Cohere Validate™, an AI-driven clinical and coding validation solution that operates in near real-time. By unifying pre-service authorization data with post-service claims validation, we’re creating a transparent healthcare ecosystem that reduces waste, improves payer-provider collaboration and patient outcomes, and ensures providers are paid promptly and accurately. Cohere Health’s innovations continue to receive industry wide recognition. We’ve been named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list and in the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for U.S. Healthcare Payers (2022-2025), and ranked as a Top 5 LinkedIn™ Startup for 2023 & 2024. Backed by leading investors such as Deerfield Management, Define Ventures, Flare Capital Partners, Longitude Capital, and Polaris Partners, Cohere Health drives more transparent, streamlined healthcare processes, helping patients receive faster, more appropriate care and higher-quality outcomes. The Coherenauts, as we call ourselves, 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. We can’t wait to learn more about you and meet you at Cohere Health! Equal Opportunity Statement:  Cohere Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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