Prior Authorization Medical Director Physician - Los Angeles, California Area - Work From Home

Company: Curative
Location: Burbank
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Prior Authorization Medical Director Opportunity in the Los Angeles Area Please consider this unique opportunity to join a well-established and respected group of innovators in value-based care. This group of thought-leaders are in search of physician leaders to work alongside them to move the organization forward. Requirements: MD/DO degree required Remote position, but candidate must live in the greater L.A. area for onsite meetings. Minimum of five years of prior clinical experience required, with at least two years of managed-care or health-plan experience preferred About the Opportunity: Understand, promote, and manage the principles of medical management to facilitate the right care for patients at the right time and in the right setting. Review prior authorization requests for medical necessity using appropriate clinical guidelines. Identify high-risk patients and help coordinate care with the Employer’s high-risk team. Participate in meetings to review, develop, and continually improve internal quality improvement and peer review processes and programs. Perform prior authorization functions for various Employer campuses, should the need arise in cross coverage, secondary/tertiary review, or medical director decision-making. Perform retroactive claims review for outpatient and inpatient care, as needed. Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary and aggressive incentives Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k Sign on bonus Ample paid time off About the Area: Live in the entertainment capital of he world and enjoy dynamic mix of amenities that include outdoor adventures, fine dining, theme parks, the arts, world-class sports teams, and access to a major international airport Unmatched cultural amenities in one of the most diverse areas of the world Excellent public and private schooling options as highly respected colleges and universities World-class beaches and mountain resorts are within a short drive Enjoy a warm climate with over 300 sunny days a year Company Description We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity. Since the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way. Curative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care. Company Description We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.\r\n\r\nSince the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.\r\n\r\nCurative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.

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