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UnitiMed

DOR Rehabilitation

Humansville, MO · On-site

Uniti Med is looking for a Director in Humansville, Missouri. This assignment lasts 13 weeks and is scheduled to start on 08-17-2026. Benefits: * * Day 1 Insurance * * Cigna medical, MetLife dental ...

UnitiMed

DOR Rehabilitation

Westbrook, ME · On-site

Uniti Med is looking for a Director in Westbrook, Maine. This assignment lasts 2 weeks and is scheduled to start on ASAP. Benefits: * * Day 1 Insurance * * Cigna medical, MetLife dental and vision ...

UnitiMed

DOR Rehabilitation

Franconia, NH · On-site

Uniti Med is looking for a Director in Franconia, New Hampshire. This assignment lasts 2 weeks and is scheduled to start on ASAP. Benefits: * * Day 1 Insurance * * Cigna medical, MetLife dental and ...

UnitiMed

DOR Rehabilitation

Wyncote, PA · On-site

Uniti Med is looking for a Director in Wyncote, Pennsylvania. This assignment lasts 2 weeks and is scheduled to start on ASAP. Benefits: * * Day 1 Insurance * * Cigna medical, MetLife dental and ...

UnitiMed

DOR Rehabilitation

Scarborough, ME · On-site

Uniti Med is looking for a Director in Scarborough, Maine. This assignment lasts 2 weeks and is scheduled to start on ASAP. Benefits: * * Day 1 Insurance * * Cigna medical, MetLife dental and vision ...

UnitiMed

DOR Rehabilitation

Lock Haven, PA · On-site

Uniti Med is looking for a Director in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. This assignment lasts 2 weeks and is scheduled to start on ASAP. Benefits: * * Day 1 Insurance * * Cigna medical, MetLife dental and ...

GQR

DOR - Rehabilitation

Humansville, MO · On-site

$2.2K - $2.3K/day

Director Facility: Estimated Pay: $2237.2 - $2332.2 Duration:13 weeks Specialty:Rehabilitation ... Benefits: * Day 1 Insurance * Cigna medical, MetLife dental and vision insurance * License ...

GQR

DOR - Rehabilitation

Lock Haven, PA · On-site

Lock Haven, PA Profession: Director of Rehab Estimated Pay: $ Duration (weeks): Specialty ... Benefits: * Day 1 Insurance * Cigna medical, MetLife dental and vision insurance * License ...

GQR

DOR - Rehabilitation

Franconia, NH · On-site

Franconia, NH Profession: Director of Rehab Estimated Pay: $ Duration (weeks): Specialty ... Benefits: * Day 1 Insurance * Cigna medical, MetLife dental and vision insurance * License ...

GQR

DOR - Rehabilitation

Wyncote, PA · On-site

Wyncote, PA Profession: Director of Rehab Estimated Pay: $ Duration (weeks): Specialty ... Benefits: * Day 1 Insurance * Cigna medical, MetLife dental and vision insurance * License ...

GQR

DOR - Rehabilitation

Scarborough, ME · On-site

Scarborough, ME Profession: Director of Rehab Estimated Pay: $ Duration (weeks): Specialty ... Benefits: * Day 1 Insurance * Cigna medical, MetLife dental and vision insurance * License ...

UnitiMed

DON Long Term Care

Conrad, MT · On-site

Uniti Med is looking for a Director of Nursing in Conrad, Montana. This assignment lasts 13 weeks and is scheduled to start on 09-07-2026. Benefits: * * Day 1 Insurance * * Cigna medical, MetLife ...

UnitiMed

DON Long Term Care

Bemidji, MN · On-site

Uniti Med is looking for a Director of Nursing in Bemidji, Minnesota. This assignment lasts 13 weeks and is scheduled to start on 11-02-2026. Benefits: * * Day 1 Insurance * * Cigna medical, MetLife ...

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GQR

DOR - Rehabilitation

Westbrook, ME · On-site

Westbrook, ME Profession: Director of Rehab Estimated Pay: $ Duration (weeks): Specialty ... Benefits: * Day 1 Insurance * Cigna medical, MetLife dental and vision insurance * License ...

UnitiMed

DON

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

Uniti Med is looking for a Director of Nursing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This assignment lasts 9 weeks and is scheduled to start on ASAP. Benefits: * * Day 1 Insurance * * Cigna medical, MetLife ...

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How much do cigna medical director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for cigna medical director in the United States is $232,369.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $198,000.00 and $284,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cigna Medical Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cigna Medical Director, you need a medical degree (MD or DO), board certification, active state licensure, and extensive clinical experience. Familiarity with healthcare regulations, utilization management systems, and claims review platforms is essential, as is knowledge of industry guidelines. Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills help in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring effective care management. These qualifications and skills are crucial for maintaining high standards of patient care, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency within the organization.

What is a Cigna Medical Director?

A Cigna Medical Director is a licensed physician who provides clinical leadership and oversight within the Cigna healthcare organization. Their responsibilities typically include reviewing medical claims, developing clinical policies, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. They collaborate with healthcare providers, members, and internal teams to ensure that medical decisions align with evidence-based guidelines and Cigna’s standards. Medical Directors also play a key role in utilization management, case reviews, and may participate in appeals and grievance processes. Their work helps ensure that members receive appropriate, high-quality, and cost-effective care.

How does a Cigna Medical Director typically collaborate with other departments within the organization?

As a Cigna Medical Director, you will frequently work cross-functionally with teams such as claims, utilization management, case management, and provider relations. Your role involves providing clinical expertise during case reviews, supporting policy development, and helping interpret medical necessity criteria. Effective communication and collaboration are key, as you'll often participate in interdisciplinary meetings to ensure quality care for members while balancing organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Is a Cigna Medical Director a high position?

A Cigna Medical Director is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing medical policies, provider networks, and clinical operations within the company. It is considered a high-level position that typically requires extensive medical experience, leadership skills, and relevant certifications such as a medical license and board certification. The role often involves strategic decision-making and collaboration with executive teams.
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Infographic showing various Cigna Medical Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $232,369 per year, or $111.7 per hour.

Provider Contracting Advisor - Cigna Healthcare - Hybrid/Illinois

Cigna

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Cigna Healthcare rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 238 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

The work location for this role is Chicago, IL with a 3 day/week in-office hybrid schedule.
This position serves as an integral member of the Provider Contracting Team and reports to the Contracting Director. This role assists in developing the strategic direction and management of the day to day contracting and network management activities for a given territory within Illinois.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manages complex contracting and negotiations for fee for service and value-based reimbursements with hospitals and other providers (e.g., Hospital systems, Ancillaries, and large physician groups).
  • Builds relationships that nurture provider partnerships and seeks broader value-based business opportunities to support the local market strategy.
  • Initiates and maintains effective channels of communication with matrix partners including but not limited to, Claims Operations, Medical Management. Credentialing, Legal, Medical Economics, Compliance, Sales and Marketing and Service.
  • Manages strategic positioning for provider contracting, develops networks and identifies opportunities for greater value-orientation and risk arrangements.
  • Contributes to the development of alternative network initiatives. Supports and provides direction to develop network analytics required for the network solution.
  • Works to meet unit cost targets, while preserving an adequate network, to achieve and maintain Cigna's competitive position.
  • Creates and manages initiatives that improve total medical cost and quality.
  • Drives change with external provider partners by assessing clinical informatics and offering consultative expertise to assist with total medical cost initiatives.
  • Prepares, analyzes, reviews, and projects financial impact of larger or complex provider contracts and alternate contract terms.
  • Creates "HCP" agreements that meet internal operational standards and external provider expectations. Ensures the accurate implementation, and administration through matrix partners.
  • Assists in resolving elevated and complex provider service complaints. Researches problems and negotiates with internal/external partners/customers to resolve highly complex and/or escalated issues.
  • Manages key provider relationships and is accountable for critical interface with providers and business staff.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of providers in an assigned geographic area through understanding the interrelationships as well as the competitive landscape.
  • Responsible for accurate and timely contract loading and submissions and interface with matrix partners for network implementation and maintenance.
  • May provide guidance or expertise to less experienced specialists.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
  • Should possess a bachelor degree; preferably in the areas of Finance, Economics, Healthcare or Business related. Significant industry experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor degree. MBA or MHA preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years contracting and negotiating experience involving complex delivery systems and organizations required.
  • Experience in developing and managing key provider relationships
  • Knowledge of complex reimbursement methodologies, including incentive based models strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in seeking out, building and nurturing strong external relationships with provider partners.
  • Intimate understanding and experience with hospital, managed care, and provider business models.
  • Team player with proven ability to develop strong working relationships within a fast-paced, matrix organization.
  • The ability to influence both sales and provider audiences through strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience with formal presentations.
  • Customer centric and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Demonstrates managerial courage as well as an ability to maneuver effectively in a changing environment.
  • Superior problem solving, decision-making, negotiating skills, contract language and financial acumen.
  • Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office tools.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 92,000 - 153,300 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
At The Cigna Group, you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.
About Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email seeyourself@thecignagroup.com for assistance. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

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Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you'll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people's lives.

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