Medical Consultant

Unum UK

. Provide timely, clear medical direction and opinions to team partners .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Maine • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $133,500 - $274,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing medical direction and conducting forensic analysis to support disability claims, while effectively collaborating with healthcare providers and team members. Holds a professional medical degree and active medical license, ensuring compliance with board certification requirements.

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Professional Degree (MD, DO, PhD, PsyD)Active, Unrestricted US Medical LicenseBoard Certification in PM&R, Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, or Family PracticeMinimum Five Years of Clinical ExperienceStrong Team and Collaborative Skills

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Hard Skills

Forensic AnalysisMedical DirectionFunctional Capacity AssessmentDiagnosis AccuracyTreatment PlanningClinical Documentation ReviewExpert Medical AnalysisHigh Volume Work ManagementTimely ReferralsMedical Education

Soft Skills

MentoringConstructive FeedbackCollaborationAdaptabilityCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification

Industry Keywords

Disability ClaimsHealthcare ProvidersTeam-Based EnvironmentUnum US Product LinesClinical Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide timely, clear medical direction and opinions to team partners
Conduct reasoned forensic analysis to support medical opinions
Partner with fellow medical consultants to complete whole-person analyses
Assess medical and other data to determine functional capacity, diagnosis accuracy, treatment plans, duration guidelines, and prognosis
Provide relevant medical education in terms appropriate for the intended audience
Contact insureds’ healthcare providers by telephone to gather medical information and understand claimants’ functional abilities
Make timely referrals for second-opinion reviews when appropriate or required
Manage and complete high volumes of assigned work while maintaining good turnaround times
Support team and group work volumes
Receive feedback and follow through with appropriate actions
Review and evaluate clinical documentation for disability claims
Provide expert medical analysis of claims files or underwriting applications across Unum US product lines
Interact regularly with business partners, healthcare providers, and specialized resources
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional Degree (MD, DO, PhD, PsyD)
Active, unrestricted US medical license
Board certification required for physicians in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, or Family Practice
Minimum of five years of clinical experience in medical specialty
Strong team and collaborative skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based, corporate environment
Ability to mentor others and give and receive constructive, behaviorally based feedback with peers and partners
Maintain professional licenses and Board certifications
Work full-time without direct patient care

Benefits

Comp & perks

Award-winning culture
Inclusion and diversity as a priority
Performance Based Incentive Plans
Competitive benefits package including Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO, including paid time to volunteer
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
Healthcare benefits including health, vision, and dental
Insurance benefits including short- and long-term disability
401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute or not