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Medical Director Careers at Centene

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Drive Healthcare Impact Where Purpose Meets Leadership

At Centene, our Medical Directors shape member care, drive clinical outcomes, and guide quality transformation across nationwide health plans — all with remote flexibility and competitive compensation.

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Why Practice With Centene?

Hear directly from Centene Medical Directors on how clinical autonomy and purpose drive their everyday leadership.

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One CenTeam & Community Impact

We believe quality healthcare is best delivered locally. Join diverse clinical leaders shaping local Medicare, Medicaid, and Marketplace policies to transform community health.

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Flexible & Supportive Culture

Enjoy a collaborative, inclusive, and engaging work environment with modern work-life balance solutions, generous paid leave, and family / caregiver support benefits.

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Competitive Total Rewards

Competitive pay and benefits, comprehensive health coverage, tuition assistance, and structured executive career development tracks.

Medical Director Openings

Behavioral Health Medical Director

  • Remote-MO
  • Clinical & Care Management

Behavioral Health Medical Director

  • Remote-CA + 3 other locations
  • Clinical & Care Management

Remote Behavioral Medical Director, Eastern Region

  • Remote-MO + 8 other locations
  • Clinical & Care Management

Remote Medical Director, Inpatient Medicare

  • Remote-MO + 2 other locations
  • Clinical & Care Management

Medical Director

  • Remote-AZ
  • Clinical & Care Management

Medical Director

  • Remote-MO
  • Clinical & Care Management

Behavioral Health Medical Director

  • Remote-CA
  • Clinical & Care Management

Remote Medical Director, Pharmacy

  • Remote-FL + 10 other locations
  • Clinical & Care Management

Remote Medical Director, Appeals

  • Remote-MO + 9 other locations
  • Clinical & Care Management

Remote Medical Director, Appeals

  • Remote-MO + 5 other locations
  • Clinical & Care Management

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from physician candidates considering Centene leadership.

Most Medical Director roles require an active, unrestricted medical license (MD or DO) in the specific state where the health plan operates. Multi-state licensing or compact licenses are highly valued.

Yes! The majority of our Medical Director roles offer 100% remote work setups with full technology home office equipment provided.

After submitting your resume/CV, our physician recruiter team reviews qualifications within 48 hours. The interview process includes a talent recruiter screen, followed by panel conversations with Chief Medical Officers.

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