StaffMed Health Partners has partnered with a large healthcare organization that is seeking a board certified physician to join their leadership team as a Physician Advisor in Phoenix, AZ. This is a non-clinical, on-site, full-time position that has a major impact and influence over utilization management, documentation integrity, and physician education to improve patient care and hospital performance.
Roles and Responsibilities - Review cases for appropriate Level of Care and monitor observation stays
- Educate physicians and committees on utilization and documentation best practices
- Lead daily huddles, complex case conferences, and peer education
- Chair the Utilization Management Committee on a quarterly basis
- Manage payer denials, including peer-to-peer reviews
- Partner with CDI/HIM teams to improve documentation quality
- Partner with administration in reducing financial risks associated with denials as a result of unnecessary or preventable services and extended lengths of stay
Qualifications; - Must be board certified in a specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
- Experience as a physician leader in a large system/hospital/integrated delivery system or leader of a large department preferred
- Reputation as an excellent clinician with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a hospital setting
- Strong communicator, respected among peers
- Data-driven mindset with measurable impact on outcomes
- Organized, collaborative, and effective with time management
Perks and Benefits:- Competitive compensation package including performance incentive
- Encouraged time off with coverage provided
- Generous benefit package including 401(k) match, CME, health, and PTO benefits
- Relocation assistance provided
- Ongoing training with access to personal performance metrics
- Cost coverage for National Physician Advisor Prep Course & Certification Exam
- Access to a wide network of other non-clinical physician leaders and experts in the field
If you are interested in a non-clinical, leadership role and have a desire to live in the greater sunny Phoenix, AZ area, then I would love to discuss this rare leadership opportunity with you. You can contact me, Chad Dunn via phone or text at or by email at
I look forward to working with you!
