Hearst Health Network
Medical Director (Physician Editor), Medical Policy
Hearst Health Network, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Medical Director (Physician Editor), Medical Policy RemoteAt MCG, we lead the healthcare community to deliver patient-focused care. We have a mission-driven team of talented physicians and technical experts developing our evidence-based content and innovating our products to accelerate improvements in healthcare. If you are driven to enhance the US healthcare system, MCG is eager to have you join our team. We cultivate a work environment that nurtures personal and professional growth, and this is a thrilling time to become a part of our organization. With dynamic roles that offer meaningful impact, you'll be able to fully realize your potential. Plus, you'll enjoy world-class benefits and the security, stability, and resources of our parent company, Hearst, with over 100 years of experience.We are looking for a board-certified
Medical Director (Physician Editor)
who will work remotely to update and write MCG guidelines. This editor will primarily work on Workers’ Compensation (ODG) content; they will also update some outpatient (Ambulatory Care) content. The work you do here will contribute to consistent, high-quality MCG guidelines to inform medical management policies that are a resource for effective utilization management, and act as a vehicle for effective communication about patient care.What does a typical day look like for a Physician Editor? They conduct literature searches to identify new published medical literature for the topics in a specific guideline, review and evaluate published medical literature, and summarize new literature. Using principles of evidence-based medicine, they assess the quality and trustworthiness of the evidence and use their critical thinking to update the guideline criteria. Their goal is to enhance the delivery of optimal healthcare.We spend most of our day in front of a computer, reading and thinking about medical evidence, the guidelines, and how we can support informed health decisions and high-quality and high-value care to patients. Physician editors may also work on white papers, blogs, and presentations, and they participate in workgroups and projects within the team and within the larger company.Each Physician Editor works independently but consults with others on the team to share ideas and discuss challenging questions. One Physician Editor describes the team as “a group of witty nerds.” They take the work seriously but don’t take themselves too seriously, and they utilize the group chat to provide humor, support, and connection.You Will:Update and write clinical guidelines for diagnostic tests, imaging, procedures, and interventions; this includes focused medical literature searches, evidence synthesis, use of MCG tools and systems to write formatted guidelines;Advise clinical leadership on clinical, policy, and external topics, particularly about Workers’ Compensation;Write and present thought leadership materials, including white papers, as assigned;Participate in client meetings and sales meetings, as appropriate.What We're Looking For:You are a physician who loves to learn, particularly about medicine;You have Workers’ Compensation experience; previous academic or payer experience is a plusYou understand and embrace the principles of evidence-based medicine;You are able to work independently and are self-motivated;You are extremely detail-oriented;You have experience in medical literature searches using PubMed;You are skilled in evidence analysis (ie, critical appraisal of meta-analysis or randomized control trial);You have proficiency with Microsoft Office products (eg, Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)You are comfortable learning to use software solutions to complete your work.Workers’ Compensation experience strongly preferred; previous academic or payer experience is a plus.Education or Training:ABMS Board Certification, preferably in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orthopedics, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal MedicineLicensure/Certifications:Active, current, unrestricted MD or DO license in a state or territory of the United States requiredABMS Board Certification required, preferably Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orthopedics, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal MedicineTravel to our Seattle office or other location is required 3-4 times per year.Pay Range: $188,400 - $263,800Other compensation: Bonus EligibleMedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance401K retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings account15 days of paid time off + additional front-loaded personal days8 weeks of paid parental leave + 10 weeks of paid bonding leaveWe embrace diversity and equal opportunity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Only with diverse thoughts and ideas will we be able to create the change we want in healthcare. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be for it.MCG Health is a Seattle, Washington-based company and is considering remote candidates with a preference for candidates in the Mountain or Central time zone.All roles at MCG are expected to engage in occasional travel to participate in team or company-sponsored events for the purposes of connection and collaboration.MCG is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to patient-focused care. We value our employees' unique differences and are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our diverse workforce helps us achieve our goal of
providing the right care to everyone. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, or political affiliation. We are committed to improving equity in healthcare and believe that a diverse workplace fosters curiosity, innovation, and business success. We are happy to provide accommodations for individuals. Please let us know if you require any support.Apply for this job *indicates a required fieldFirst Name *Last Name *Email *Phone *Location (City) *Resume/CV *Attach , , or enter manuallyAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfAttach , , or enter manuallyAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfLinkedIn ProfileAre you currently subject to a non-compete from your current or previous employer? * Select...Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship (such as H1b)? * Select...Are you related (e.g., family, close friend) to any current employee(s) of MCG, Health? * Select...Do you currently reside in any of the following states? Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, North Dakota, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont * Select...U.S. Standard Demographic Questions
We invite applicants to share their demographic background. If you choose to complete this survey, your responses may be used to identify areas of improvement in our hiring process.How would you describe your gender identity? (mark all that apply) Select...How would you describe your racial/ethnic background? (mark all that apply) Select...How would you describe your sexual orientation? (mark all that apply) Select...Do you identify as transgender? Select...Do you have a disability or chronic condition (physical, visual, auditory, cognitive, mental, emotional, or other) that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities, including mobility, communication (seeing, hearing, speaking), and learning? Select...Are you a veteran or active member of the United States Armed Forces? Select...Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.As set forth in MCG Health’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.Select...Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305Page 1 of 1OMB Control Number 1250-0005Expires 04/30/2026Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026
You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply.Why are you being asked to complete this form?We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp .How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to:Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDSBlind or low visionCancer (past or present)Cardiovascular or heart diseaseCeliac diseaseCerebral palsyDeaf or serious difficulty hearingDiabetesDisfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disordersEpilepsy or other seizure disorderGastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndromeIntellectual or developmental disabilityMental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSDMissing limbs or partially missing limbsMobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supportsNervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilitiesPartial or complete paralysis (any cause)Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysemaShort stature (dwarfism)Traumatic brain injuryDisability Status Select...
PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Medical Director (Physician Editor)
who will work remotely to update and write MCG guidelines. This editor will primarily work on Workers’ Compensation (ODG) content; they will also update some outpatient (Ambulatory Care) content. The work you do here will contribute to consistent, high-quality MCG guidelines to inform medical management policies that are a resource for effective utilization management, and act as a vehicle for effective communication about patient care.What does a typical day look like for a Physician Editor? They conduct literature searches to identify new published medical literature for the topics in a specific guideline, review and evaluate published medical literature, and summarize new literature. Using principles of evidence-based medicine, they assess the quality and trustworthiness of the evidence and use their critical thinking to update the guideline criteria. Their goal is to enhance the delivery of optimal healthcare.We spend most of our day in front of a computer, reading and thinking about medical evidence, the guidelines, and how we can support informed health decisions and high-quality and high-value care to patients. Physician editors may also work on white papers, blogs, and presentations, and they participate in workgroups and projects within the team and within the larger company.Each Physician Editor works independently but consults with others on the team to share ideas and discuss challenging questions. One Physician Editor describes the team as “a group of witty nerds.” They take the work seriously but don’t take themselves too seriously, and they utilize the group chat to provide humor, support, and connection.You Will:Update and write clinical guidelines for diagnostic tests, imaging, procedures, and interventions; this includes focused medical literature searches, evidence synthesis, use of MCG tools and systems to write formatted guidelines;Advise clinical leadership on clinical, policy, and external topics, particularly about Workers’ Compensation;Write and present thought leadership materials, including white papers, as assigned;Participate in client meetings and sales meetings, as appropriate.What We're Looking For:You are a physician who loves to learn, particularly about medicine;You have Workers’ Compensation experience; previous academic or payer experience is a plusYou understand and embrace the principles of evidence-based medicine;You are able to work independently and are self-motivated;You are extremely detail-oriented;You have experience in medical literature searches using PubMed;You are skilled in evidence analysis (ie, critical appraisal of meta-analysis or randomized control trial);You have proficiency with Microsoft Office products (eg, Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)You are comfortable learning to use software solutions to complete your work.Workers’ Compensation experience strongly preferred; previous academic or payer experience is a plus.Education or Training:ABMS Board Certification, preferably in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orthopedics, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal MedicineLicensure/Certifications:Active, current, unrestricted MD or DO license in a state or territory of the United States requiredABMS Board Certification required, preferably Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orthopedics, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal MedicineTravel to our Seattle office or other location is required 3-4 times per year.Pay Range: $188,400 - $263,800Other compensation: Bonus EligibleMedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance401K retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings account15 days of paid time off + additional front-loaded personal days8 weeks of paid parental leave + 10 weeks of paid bonding leaveWe embrace diversity and equal opportunity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Only with diverse thoughts and ideas will we be able to create the change we want in healthcare. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be for it.MCG Health is a Seattle, Washington-based company and is considering remote candidates with a preference for candidates in the Mountain or Central time zone.All roles at MCG are expected to engage in occasional travel to participate in team or company-sponsored events for the purposes of connection and collaboration.MCG is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to patient-focused care. We value our employees' unique differences and are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our diverse workforce helps us achieve our goal of
providing the right care to everyone. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, or political affiliation. We are committed to improving equity in healthcare and believe that a diverse workplace fosters curiosity, innovation, and business success. We are happy to provide accommodations for individuals. Please let us know if you require any support.Apply for this job *indicates a required fieldFirst Name *Last Name *Email *Phone *Location (City) *Resume/CV *Attach , , or enter manuallyAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfAttach , , or enter manuallyAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfLinkedIn ProfileAre you currently subject to a non-compete from your current or previous employer? * Select...Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship (such as H1b)? * Select...Are you related (e.g., family, close friend) to any current employee(s) of MCG, Health? * Select...Do you currently reside in any of the following states? Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, North Dakota, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont * Select...U.S. Standard Demographic Questions
We invite applicants to share their demographic background. If you choose to complete this survey, your responses may be used to identify areas of improvement in our hiring process.How would you describe your gender identity? (mark all that apply) Select...How would you describe your racial/ethnic background? (mark all that apply) Select...How would you describe your sexual orientation? (mark all that apply) Select...Do you identify as transgender? Select...Do you have a disability or chronic condition (physical, visual, auditory, cognitive, mental, emotional, or other) that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities, including mobility, communication (seeing, hearing, speaking), and learning? Select...Are you a veteran or active member of the United States Armed Forces? Select...Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.As set forth in MCG Health’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.Select...Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305Page 1 of 1OMB Control Number 1250-0005Expires 04/30/2026Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026
You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply.Why are you being asked to complete this form?We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp .How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to:Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDSBlind or low visionCancer (past or present)Cardiovascular or heart diseaseCeliac diseaseCerebral palsyDeaf or serious difficulty hearingDiabetesDisfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disordersEpilepsy or other seizure disorderGastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndromeIntellectual or developmental disabilityMental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSDMissing limbs or partially missing limbsMobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supportsNervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilitiesPartial or complete paralysis (any cause)Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysemaShort stature (dwarfism)Traumatic brain injuryDisability Status Select...
PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
#J-18808-Ljbffr