Texas Mutual Insurance Company

Title: Workers' Compensation Medical Director

Location: Austin, TX

Setting: corporate; workers comp insurance

Specialties: Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Occupational Medicine

Base: $250,000 - $325,000 per year

Bonus: Annual performance bonus and merit-based pay increase

401k matching: 401k plan with 100% employer match up to 6%, automatic 4% employer contribution

Summary

Texas Mutual is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Medical Director with an MD or DO, board certification, and at least seven years of clinical experience. The role focuses on providing medical expertise in occupational medicine, collaborating with claims adjusters, advising insurance associates, and shaping strategies to improve injured worker outcomes. Preferred specialties include orthopedic surgery, physical medicine & rehabilitation, or occupational medicine. The position offers a flex-hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Added on: 06/07/2025

Full Job Description

We’re excited you’re considering joining a great place to work!

Texas Mutual is deeply committed to creating and maintaining an environment of mutual respect and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

About This Position

At Texas Mutual, we are proud to create a stronger, safer Texas. That means helping injured workers return to a productive life, empowering businesses to excel, and giving back to our communities. Texas Mutual takes care of our injured workers by providing top-notch medical care when an accident occurs.

Join us as a Workers’ Compensation Medical Director and play a pivotal role in transforming medical care quality! In this dynamic position, you will help shape innovative strategies that bridge clinical excellence with operational efficiency, making a real impact on injured worker outcomes. You will be responsible for building and strengthening relationships with top medical providers and industry leaders while representing our company as a trusted voice in the medical community. If you're passionate about driving meaningful change and elevating healthcare standards, this is the role for you!

Responsibilities & Qualifications

In this role, you will:

  • Provide professional medical expertise in all areas of occupational medicine for the company.
  • Partner closely with claims adjusters to provide medical expertise throughout the investigation, evaluation, and resolution of workers’ compensation claims, including participation in medical round tables, case reviews, and strategic claim guidance.
  • Act as a liaison and advisor for insurance associates communicating with healthcare providers and directly engage with medical providers when necessary.
  • Examine evolving medical trends, factors, and costs and develop mitigation and/or improvement plans as necessary in an agile and adaptable manner while remaining data-driven demonstrates appropriate risk analysis.
  • Provide treatment plans and reserve guidance to adjusters on high severity claims.
  • Prepare and deliver training to clinical and non-clinical insurance associates using video recordings, live presentations, and written material.
  • Maintain a high level of clinical expertise and continuously seek opportunities to expand insurance knowledge and advance clinical skills.

It Is Required That You Have

  • A Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy
  • A Board certification
  • At least seven years of clinical medicine experience.
  • An active Texas medical license and in good standing

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong background as an orthopedic surgeon, physical medicine & rehabilitation, or occupational medicine
  • Experience with musculoskeletal injuries and treatment plans
  • Experience in long-term medical care, including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation facilities

Base Pay Range: $250,000 - $325,000 Per Year

Texas Mutual Pay Transparency

The base pay is based on the market evaluation of the job. Individual base pay is determined by a variety of factors, including experience, performance, education, and demonstration of skills and competencies required for each role. Your recruiter can discuss the full value of our total compensation package with you, including our generous bonus plans and flex-hybrid work model.

Flex-Hybrid Work Environment

Texas Mutual’s flex-hybrid schedule allows you to bring your best self to work by working remotely and collaborating in the office based on business needs. All Texas Mutual employees are required to have Texas residency and travel to their designated office as needed.

Our Benefits

  • Annual performance bonus and merit-based pay increase
  • Lifestyle Savings Account ($1,000 per year)
  • Automatic 4% employer contribution to retirement plan
  • 401k plan with 100% employer match up to 6%
  • Student loan repayment matching in 401k plan
  • Three weeks’ time off for vacation
  • Nine paid holidays and two personal days each year
  • Day one health, Rx, vision and dental insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Pet insurance and pet Rx discounts
  • Free on-site gym, fitness classes, and health and wellness resources
  • Free identity theft protection
  • Free student loan repayment and refinancing consultation
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Free onsite snacks