Astrana Health

Astrana Health, formerly known as ApolloMed, is a leading risk-bearing, technology-powered health company. The company operates an integrated healthcare deliver

Medical Director – Utilization Management

Location

California

Posted

62 days ago

Salary

$250K - $325K / year

Seniority

Lead

English

Job Description

Medical Director – Utilization Management

Astrana Health

• Provide physician oversight and final determination for outpatient utilization management activities, including prior authorizations, retrospective reviews, and appeals. • Ensure medical necessity and appropriateness of outpatient services such as specialty referrals, diagnostics, imaging, DME, therapies, and procedures. • Support compliance with delegated health plan requirements, regulatory standards, and accreditation guidelines. • Conduct peer‑to‑peer reviews and outpatient physician education to improve documentation, guideline adherence, and appropriate utilization. • Partner with Outpatient Medical Directors, Population Health, and UM nursing teams to align utilization decisions with Astrana’s value‑based care strategy. • Identify outpatient utilization trends, leakage, and variation; recommend clinical strategies to improve cost efficiency and quality outcomes. • Serve as clinical liaison with health plans and external vendors on outpatient UM‑related matters.

Job Requirements

  • MD or DO; Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or a relevant outpatient specialty required.
  • Active, unrestricted medical license (California required).
  • Prior experience in outpatient utilization management, health plan medical management, or delegated risk environments.
  • Strong understanding of outpatient medical necessity criteria, prior authorization workflows, and appeals processes.
  • Experience working with PCPs and ambulatory specialists in value‑based care models.
  • Strong physician‑to‑physician communication and clinical judgment.

Benefits

  • This is a Remote - US based position.
  • The national target base salary range for this role is: $250,000 - $325,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location (current or future), experience, or other job-related factors.
  • Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at **humanresourcesdept@astranahealth.com** to request an accommodation.

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