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Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
Job Description:
The Role
As a Planning Consultant, you will offer world-class planning experiences and find opportunities to strengthen client relationships through asset consolidation, referrals, and plan implementation. You will develop an engagement strategy that meets each client’s planning needs. Through your integrity and adherence to Fidelity’s client commitment standards, we know you will inspire client dedication with a goal of developing lifetime relationships with Fidelity.
The Planning Consultant conducts joint client appointments and is passionate about delivering personalized financial consultations through Fidelity’s offerings. Through education and personalized planning, the role helps identify opportunities that support clients' long-term financial success. You will be creating and maintaining an organized client contact strategy, engaging business partners and using tools such as Salesforce, as well as building long-lasting, meaningful relationships with clients. Additionally, the role promotes a collaborative environment by mentoring and supporting fellow associates.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- FINRA Series 7 & 66 licensed and hold appropriate state registrations, OR ability to acquire Series 66 upon hire
- Minimum 2 years of financial services or relevant experience
- Attainment of CFP® Certification is highly encouraged
- Remarkable understanding of financial planning concepts to help clients build effective financial plans for them and their families.
- Ability to profile to understand planning needs and identify appropriate solutions
- Vested interest in building relationships and being an advocate for clients
- Motivated toward success, willing to demonstrate ownership, and committed to achieving meaningful goals
- Comfortable making outbound calls to further educate clients and uncover opportunities
The Team
The Planning Consultant works alongside the Financial Consultant or Wealth Planner to deliver financial planning support. This role expands upon the planning capabilities available to engage Fidelity’s most valuable clients. In addition to the primary responsibility of conducting financial planning interactions, the role supports the overall client relationship by leveraging innovative technologies, such as Glance, to enhance the client experience. You will be in complete alignment with Fidelity’s firm-wide initiatives that will give you the opportunity to positively influence clients’ financial plans. You will see your impact on the business and have exciting interactions with clients every single day. Through your knowledge of financial planning and your ability to form relationships, you will effectively profile, navigate and present the output of our guidance tools, leading to an in-depth discussion around our planning concepts. This will lead you to uncover additional complex planning opportunities in which you’ll partner with the Financial Consultant or Wealth Planner to develop further. This partnership will allow the team to further meet the needs of our clients.
Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Certifications:
Series 07 - FINRA, Series 66 - FINRACategory:
Relationship ManagementFidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
Job Description:
The Role
As a Planning Consultant, you will offer world-class planning experiences and find opportunities to strengthen client relationships through asset consolidation, referrals, and plan implementation. You will develop an engagement strategy that meets each client’s planning needs. Through your integrity and adherence to Fidelity’s client commitment standards, we know you will inspire client dedication with a goal of developing lifetime relationships with Fidelity.
The Planning Consultant conducts joint client appointments and is passionate about delivering personalized financial consultations through Fidelity’s offerings. Through education and personalized planning, the role helps identify opportunities that support clients' long-term financial success. You will be creating and maintaining an organized client contact strategy, engaging business partners and using tools such as Salesforce, as well as building long-lasting, meaningful relationships with clients. Additionally, the role promotes a collaborative environment by mentoring and supporting fellow associates.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- FINRA Series 7 & 66 licensed and hold appropriate state registrations, OR ability to acquire Series 66 upon hire
- Minimum 2 years of financial services or relevant experience
- Attainment of CFP® Certification is highly encouraged
- Remarkable understanding of financial planning concepts to help clients build effective financial plans for them and their families.
- Ability to profile to understand planning needs and identify appropriate solutions
- Vested interest in building relationships and being an advocate for clients
- Motivated toward success, willing to demonstrate ownership, and committed to achieving meaningful goals
- Comfortable making outbound calls to further educate clients and uncover opportunities
The Team
The Planning Consultant works alongside the Financial Consultant or Wealth Planner to deliver financial planning support. This role expands upon the planning capabilities available to engage Fidelity’s most valuable clients. In addition to the primary responsibility of conducting financial planning interactions, the role supports the overall client relationship by leveraging innovative technologies, such as Glance, to enhance the client experience. You will be in complete alignment with Fidelity’s firm-wide initiatives that will give you the opportunity to positively influence clients’ financial plans. You will see your impact on the business and have exciting interactions with clients every single day. Through your knowledge of financial planning and your ability to form relationships, you will effectively profile, navigate and present the output of our guidance tools, leading to an in-depth discussion around our planning concepts. This will lead you to uncover additional complex planning opportunities in which you’ll partner with the Financial Consultant or Wealth Planner to develop further. This partnership will allow the team to further meet the needs of our clients.
Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Certifications:
Series 07 - FINRA, Series 66 - FINRACategory:
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Insurance
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physician consultant jobs.
- MD or DO degree with active, unrestricted medical licensure in at least one state
- Board certification in a recognized clinical specialty such as internal medicine, surgery, or psychiatry
- Experience with utilization review, care management, or clinical documentation improvement
- Familiarity with evidence-based clinical guidelines including InterQual or Milliman Care Guidelines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting to non-clinical stakeholders
- Experience working with electronic health records and clinical data review platforms
Tips for Your Physician Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume for each setting
Physician consultant roles inside payers emphasize utilization review and denial management, while life sciences roles prioritize clinical trial experience and medical affairs. Reframe your clinical background to match the specific context of each opening before you apply.
Highlight licensure and board certifications clearly
Many physician consultant postings filter for active state licensure and board certification in a specific specialty. Put these credentials near the top of your resume so a recruiter or applicant tracking system surfaces your application before it reaches the screening stage.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists physician consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Demonstrate non-clinical impact with numbers
Hiring managers for physician consultant positions want evidence you can influence outcomes beyond direct patient care. Quantify contributions like reducing prior authorization turnaround time, improving clinical protocol adherence rates, or cutting unnecessary utilization across a service line.
Prepare case-based answers for clinical scenario interviews
Physician consultant interviews frequently include clinical vignettes where you explain your reasoning to a non-clinical audience. Practice walking through a coverage decision or treatment guideline question out loud in plain language, without relying on jargon your interviewer may not share.
Negotiate scope and schedule before accepting
Physician consultant contracts often define on-call obligations, case review volume, and turnaround expectations that directly affect workload. Clarify these terms during the offer stage, not after you start, since they vary significantly across payer, hospital, and consulting firm contexts.
Physician Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most physician consultants?
The companies hiring the most physician consultants right now include Fidelity Investments, Corebridge, and Boehringer Ingelheim, with the largest share of openings in Maryland, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be heaviest at health insurance companies, hospital systems, and healthcare consulting firms.
How many physician consultant jobs are remote?
About 76% of physician consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer appetite for flexible arrangements in this role. Utilization review and insurance medical director positions are the most likely to be fully remote, while hospital-based and consulting firm roles more often require on-site or hybrid presence.
How do you become a physician consultant?
Becoming a physician consultant starts with completing medical school and residency training, then gaining several years of clinical practice to build the specialty expertise employers expect. From there, you pursue roles in utilization review, quality improvement, or medical affairs to develop non-clinical skills. Board certification, strong documentation habits, and experience communicating with administrators or payers all strengthen your candidacy.
Can you get a physician consultant job with little or no consulting experience?
Yes, many physician consultants transition directly from clinical practice without prior consulting experience. Employers in utilization review and care management often train physicians on their internal processes and guidelines. Your strongest assets are specialty expertise, clinical judgment, and any experience working on committees, writing protocols, or engaging with payer criteria during your time in direct patient care.
What does the physician consultant interview process look like?
Most physician consultant interviews begin with a recruiter or HR screening call focused on licensure, availability, and general fit. A clinical or operational leader then conducts a deeper conversation covering your specialty background, familiarity with review criteria, and decision-making approach. Some employers include a case-based exercise where you review a clinical scenario and explain a coverage or treatment recommendation to a non-clinical panel.
Where can I find and apply to physician consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to physician consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your specialty and preferred setting, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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