How to hire a Medical Consultant

How to hire a medical consultant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step medical consultant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a medical consultant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new medical consultant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a Medical Consultant do?

Post A Medical Consultant Job For Free, Promote It For A Fee

Post Free

1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the medical consultant you need to hire. Certain medical consultant roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine Employee vs Contractor Status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a medical consultant to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a medical consultant that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of medical consultants.

   Type Of Medical Consultant	Description	Hourly Rate
   Medical Consultant	Medical and health services managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians... Show More	$48-179
   Interim Director	An interim director is responsible for supporting business operations, organizing training, as well as specific department programs for staff to maximize their productivity and improve optimal performance to meet project deliverables and achieve client satisfaction. Interim directors coordinate with the management and board executives on corporate decisions, implementing company guidelines and procedures, and identifying business opportunities to generate more revenues and profitability... Show More	$31-77
   Pharmacist Manager	A pharmacist manager is responsible for monitoring the daily operations of a pharmacy, ensuring that all pharmacy personnel provides the right medication to the customers based on the prescription. Pharmacist managers assist in advising the customers for the instructions of their medications, including its dosage and instructions of intake... Show More	$27-73

   Show more

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common Skills:

   • Patients
   • Patient Care
   • Surgery
   • Medical Care
   • Oncology
   • Medical Services
   • Tertiary Care
   • Internal Medicine
   • EHR
   • Medical Devices
   • CPT
   • Medicaid
   • Medical Practice
   • Medical Data

   Check All Skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage CMS require oversight of in-home, at-risk Medicare member care management programs through chart audit and NCQA on-site visits.
   • Lead the planning, organization, execution, and analysis of coding, billing, HIPAA, and OSHA audits.
   • Provide SharePoint development and administration, budget and financial reporting; manage invoicing; and develop training manuals and user guides.
   • Function as the primary office safety, health, OSHA, HIPPA representative.
   • Experience in dental CPT and ICD-9, as well as medical CPT and ICD-9 coding.
   • Demonstrate knowledge of ICD-9-CM and CPT coding guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

   More Medical Consultant duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your medical consultant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A medical consultant can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, medical consultants' average salary in hawaii is 35% less than in delaware.
   • Seniority. Entry-level medical consultants 73% less than senior-level medical consultants.
   • Certifications. A medical consultant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a medical consultant's salary.

   Average medical consultant salary

   $194,384yearly

   $93.45 hourly rate

   ---

   Entry-level medical consultant salary

   $100,000 yearly salary

   Updated March 15, 2025

   Average medical consultant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. Salary	Hourly Rate
   1	Illinois	$227,886	$110
   2	California	$224,133	$108
   3	North Carolina	$222,340	$107
   4	New Jersey	$221,649	$107
   5	Tennessee	$217,940	$105
   6	Missouri	$216,254	$104
   7	Georgia	$215,658	$104
   8	Oklahoma	$205,684	$99
   9	Arizona	$205,540	$99
   10	Massachusetts	$203,309	$98
   11	Ohio	$196,056	$94
   12	Minnesota	$192,520	$93
   13	Washington	$186,840	$90
   14	New York	$183,267	$88
   15	Oregon	$178,994	$86
   16	Louisiana	$178,985	$86
   17	Texas	$177,308	$85
   18	Indiana	$173,631	$83
   19	Michigan	$169,638	$82
   20	Pennsylvania	$167,160	$80

   Average medical consultant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average Salary	Hourly Rate	Job Openings
   1	Berkshire Hathaway	$264,464	$127.15	3
   2	McKinsey & Company Inc	$244,981	$117.78
   3	Sono Bello	$242,819	$116.74	12
   4	Kaiser Permanente	$213,673	$102.73	104
   5	Priority Health	$211,682	$101.77
   6	Lahey Hospital & Medical Center	$209,673	$100.80
   7	Memorial Health Systems Corporation	$205,606	$98.85	2
   8	Highmark	$199,821	$96.07	103
   9	gForce	$188,642	$90.69
   10	Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance	$174,540	$83.91
   11	Ochsner Health	$172,542	$82.95	69
   12	CDC Foundation	$165,098	$79.37
   13	The State of Oregon	$163,563	$78.64	2
   14	NC.gov	$158,744	$76.32	3
   15	Spectrum Health Companies	$153,957	$74.02
   16	IntelliPro	$151,188	$72.69
   17	Symetra	$148,409	$71.35
   18	Psg	$139,257	$66.95	4
   19	State Bar of Michigan	$134,596	$64.71	5
   20	Tenet Healthcare	$127,662	$61.38	85

4. Writing a Medical Consultant Job Description

   A medical consultant job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a medical consultant job description:

   Medical Consultant job description example

   Unum is a company of people serving people. As one of the world's leading employee benefits providers and a Fortune 500 company, Unum's financial protection benefits help protect more than 36 million working people and their families from the financial impact of illness or injury. Unum's two distinct, but similarly focused US businesses - Unum US and Colonial Life - are each a market leader in making disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental, and vision insurance accessible in the workplace. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Unum also has significant US operations in Portland, Maine and Baton Rouge, Louisiana - and over 35 field offices nationwide. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina with over 40 field offices nationwide.
   
   This position is responsible for providing expert medical analysis of claims files (or underwriting applications) across Unum US product lines. The incumbent provides high quality, timely, and efficient medical consultative services to the Benefits Center. The Medical Consultant adheres to current regulatory, claim process, and internal workflow standards as set forth in the Benefits Center Claims Manual, underwriting manual, and associated documentation. The incumbent adheres to accepted norms of medical practices and Code of Conduct guidelines. Physicians and psychologists conduct their reviews and analyses within appropriate ethical standards and maintain their professional licenses and Board certifications. This role is expected to provide excellent customer service and to interact on a regular basis with business partners, health care providers, and other specialized resources.
   Principal Duties and Responsibilities
   
   Provide timely, clear medical direction and opinions to team partners, with reasoned forensic analysis to support the medical opinions Partner/consult with fellow medical consultants when appropriate to ensure the completion of a whole person analysis Apply medical knowledge to determine functional capacity through assessment of medical and other data related to impairment, regarding accuracy of diagnoses, treatment plans, duration guidelines, and prognosis Provide relevant medical education and knowledge to others in terms appropriate and understandable to the intended audience Perform telephone contacts with the insured's healthcare providers to gather medical information and to facilitate a better understanding of the claimant's functional abilities Make timely and appropriate referrals for second opinion reviews when appropriate or required according to current guidelines and best practices Demonstrate ability to manage and complete high volumes of assigned work, maintain consistently good turnaround times, and operate with a sense of urgency Focus not only on individual workload, but on the team/group work volumes to ensure organizational success Receive feedback and follow through with appropriate behaviors/actions Perform other duties as assigned
   
   Job Specifications
   Professional Degree (MD, DO) Active, unrestricted US medical license Board Certification required in PsychiatryMinimum of five years of clinical experience in PsychiatryStrong team and collaborative skills. Ability to work in a fast paced, team based, corporate environment Ability to mentor others and to give and receive constructive, behaviorally based feedback with peers and partners
   
   #LI-EXECUTIVEML1
   ~IN1
   #LI-MULTI
   
   Our company is built on helping individuals and families, and this starts with our employees. We want employees to maintain a positive balance, which is why we provide access to the benefits and resources they need to invest in themselves. From our onsite fitness facilities and generous paid time off to employee professional development programs, we are committed to helping employees live and work their best - both inside and outside the office.
   
   Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
   
   Company:
   Unum
   
   In accordance with Colorado's Equal Pay For Equal Work Act, if you are a resident of the state of Colorado and wish to review the salary information for a role posted in Colorado, please fill out the form below and our Unum HR representative will reply to your inquiry within three business days.
   
   Colorado's Equal Pay For Equal Work Act
   
   In accordance with New York City Human Rights Law, if you wish to review the salary information for a role posted in New York City, please fill out this form and our Unum HR representative will reply to your inquiry within three business days.
   
   New York City Human Rights Law

   Copy This Example

   

5. Post your job

   To find medical consultants for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any medical consultants they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level medical consultants with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your medical consultant job on Zippia to find and recruit medical consultant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit medical consultants, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new medical consultant

   Once you've selected the best medical consultant candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new medical consultant first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

   Sign Up To Download Full List

   Sign Up

How much does it cost to hire a medical consultant?