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Insurance Utilization Review Jobs in Washington, DC

Program Therapist

Mclean, VA · On-site

$78K - $88K/yr

Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary. * Assesses patients ...

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How much do insurance utilization review jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for insurance utilization review in Washington, DC is $47.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.84 and $55.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the most common challenges faced by insurance utilization review professionals?

One common challenge in Insurance Utilization Review is balancing the need for cost-effective care with the clinical needs of patients, which often requires careful analysis and decision-making. Professionals in this role frequently navigate complex medical records, strict policy guidelines, and collaborate with healthcare providers who may advocate strongly for particular treatments. Managing challenging conversations while maintaining professionalism and ensuring timely determinations are also a regular part of the role. Developing expertise in these areas can make the job both demanding and rewarding, while building a strong foundation for career growth within healthcare administration.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in insurance utilization review?

To thrive in Insurance Utilization Review, you generally need a strong background in healthcare or nursing, an understanding of medical terminology, and analytical thinking skills, often supported by an RN license or relevant clinical experience. Familiarity with utilization management software, coding systems like ICD-10, and knowledge of regulatory requirements (such as Medicare or Medicaid) are important. Strong communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities help professionals excel when interacting with providers and insurers. These skills are essential to ensure appropriate care is authorized while maintaining regulatory compliance and cost-effectiveness.

What is an insurance utilization review?

An Insurance Utilization Review job involves evaluating medical treatments and services to determine if they are necessary, appropriate, and covered by a patient's insurance plan. Professionals in this role review medical records, treatment plans, and insurance policies to ensure compliance with guidelines and cost-effectiveness. They work closely with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients to facilitate approvals or appeals. The goal is to balance quality patient care with cost containment in the healthcare system.

What job categories do people searching Insurance Utilization Review jobs in Washington, DC look for?

The top searched job categories for Insurance Utilization Review jobs in Washington, DC are:

Infographic showing various Insurance Utilization Review job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,571 per year, or $47.9 per hour.

System Medical Director for Physician Advisor Services - MedStar Health

MedStar Health

Columbia, MD • On-site

$290K - $390K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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About the Job

System Medical Director of Physician Advisor Services

MedStar Health is seeking a System Medical Director with at least 7 years' experience to lead our Physician Advisor Services. This dynamic leadership role offers the perfect blend of strategic influence and clinical impact across our health system. As System Medical Director of Physician Advisor Services, you'll build, lead and manage a team of physician advisors while shaping the future of our physician advisor program. You'll actively serve as a physician advisor yourself while coaching team members and driving accountability for results. Your leadership will be instrumental in developing performance metrics that improve length of stay management and resource utilization throughout our enterprise.

We believe great leadership is built on trust and relationships. That's why we ask that this role begins with a meaningful on-site presence - typically during the first 12-18 months - to establish strong connections with your team, physician leaders, and hospital partners, and to lay a solid foundation for the program. As those relationships mature and the program stabilizes, we are committed to working with you toward a more flexible hybrid arrangement that reflects the confidence we've built together.

In this role, you'll:

* Build, coach, and manage a high performing physician advisor team

* Drive length of stay improvements through strategic program development

* Review critical cases referred by utilization review and case management teams

* Guide your physician advisor team with best practices and case assignments

* Collaborate with physician leaders, hospital executives, and key departments including finance, compliance, and clinical care transformation

* Champion efficient, high quality patient care and effective discharge planning

This position offers a rare opportunity to make a meaningful difference at both the strategic and clinical levels. You'll help strengthen care coordination and drive improvement initiatives that impact patient outcomes across MedStar Health.

At MedStar Health, you can expect:

* A competitive base salary commensurate with experience

* Performance incentive compensation tied to program outcomes and quality metrics

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance

* Paid malpractice insurance

* Paid Time Off

* Retirement plan

Education/Training:

* Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) - Board Certification required

* Preferred: Additional certification in healthcare administration, business, or physician advisory

Experience:

* Minimum 7 years of physician advisory experience and direct clinical practice

* Strong knowledge of case management, utilization review, regulatory standards, denials management, observation medicine, and length of stay

* Familiarity with MCG and InterQual clinical criteria

Licensure/Certification:

* Current medical license in the practicing state

* Board Certified

* Preferred: ACPA-C or ABQUARP certification in Physician Advisory (or willingness to obtain within 1 year of hire)

The hiring range will also be $290,000 - $390,000

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In addition to your salary, MedStar Health offers a comprehensive healthcare package (including medical, dental and vision subject to eligibility requirements) and other benefits. The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by MedStar Health. MedStar Health is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.
The hiring range is the range MedStar Health, in good faith, believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on work experience, education and/or skill level, etc. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in MedStar Health's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at MedStar Health's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

  • Strong emphasis on teamwork-our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.

  • Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity-we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.

  • Comprehensive total rewards package-including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.

  • More career opportunities closer to home-as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health entities that are federal government contractors are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.

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MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Columbia, MD, US

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