Southern California Permanente Medical Group (Kaiser Permanente)
Bakersfield, California
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MPI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including free medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, generous paid time off, retirement benefits, and professional development opportunities
Required Education:
MD
For more than 70 years, the Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans (MPI) has proudly served the entertainment community by supporting the financial and healthcare well-being of the people who bring stories to life — from set crews to post-production pros.
At MPI, we are more than administrators of benefits. We are trusted partners, stewards, and advocates dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare coverage and retirement security to our Participants and their families. Our culture is built on integrity, expertise, collaboration, and service excellence.
MPI is recognized as a five-time certified Great Place to Work® employer and recipient of the World at Work Seal of Distinction because we believe people do their best work when they’re respected, supported, and inspired.
Role Overview:
MPI is seeking a licensed, experienced physician leader (M.D.) to serve as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). This part-time, highly visible role provides strategic medical leadership, clinical oversight and expert guidance across the Plans’ healthcare operations.
The CMO partners closely with Executive Leadership, the Board of Trustees, internal departments, external consultants and healthcare business partners to ensure medical decisions, policies and programs support the Plans’ mission while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance and fiscal responsibility.
This part-time role (2-3 days/week) is ideal for a collaborative, systems-oriented physician executive who is passionate about improving health outcomes while navigating complex benefits structures.
This position works onsite in Studio City, CA. MPI requires employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19, with exceptions as required by law.
Qualified candidates, please submit your current resume with a cover letter and your compensation requirements for consideration. Submissions will be reviewed; only candidates most closely aligned with the requirements of the position will be contacted.
What You’ll Do:
Executive & Board Support
Serve as the principal medical advisor to the Board of Trustees
Address Trustee and committee inquiries related to medical issues and coverage
Prepare and present recommendations for Benefits Appeal Committee matters
Support strategic decision making with clinical expertise
Medical Review Leadership
Provide oversight for medical necessity determinations, coverage decisions and appeals
Guide pharmacy benefit evaluations in partnership with Pharmacy leadership
In conjunction with the Medical Review Director, provide medical guidance and oversight for medical staff reviews of preauthorizations, medical necessity decisions, coverage determinations, appeals and grievances, post-service reviews, and claim reviews
Serve as a medical resource for provider-related issues; and assist with network strategy and future provider partnerships
Support development and maintenance of medical policies and clinical guidelines
Provide medical direction for case management programs
Assist with coding policy guidance as applicable (CPT/HCPCS/ICD)
Second-level Appeals and Complex Cases
Supervise review of high complexity appeals and disputed claims
Offer clinical guidelines for difficult Participant situations. Ensure fair, consistent and evidence-based guidelines
Compliance and Communications
Ensure medical components of Plan documents are accurate and current
Contribute clinical content to Participant communications and publications
Provide medical consultation to Legal, Compliance and external counsel
Compensation & Benefits:
The anticipated base salary for this part-time, 3 days/week, position is $210,000annually with free benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.
Local candidates only, relocation assistance is not provided.
The successful candidate will bring exceptional clinical credibility, leadership maturity, and collaborative strength.
Required:
Active, unencumbered California M.D. license
Graduate of an accredited medical school
Minimum 10+ years of clinical practice experience
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence across stakeholders
Excellent administrative and communication skills, both oral and written
Preferred
Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Experience in medical claims, CPT/HCPCs and ICD coding
About Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans
For more than 70 years, the Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans (MPI) has proudly served the entertainment community by supporting the financial and healthcare well-being of the people who bring stories to life — from set crews to post-production pros.We’re not just people and benefit specialists; we’re problem-solvers, collaborators, and stewards of trust. Our teams are guided by a simple mission: to improve the lives of those who work in the entertainment industry through accuracy, accountability, and care.MPI is recognized as a Great Place to Work® Certified employer and recipient of the World at Work Seal of Distinction because we believe people do their best work when they’re respected, supported, and inspired.