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Memphis, Tennessee · USA job

Medical Director Physician

Tenet Healthcare

Memphis, Tennessee

Job description

Join Tenet Healthcare as a Physician Advisor and Drive Meaningful Change (ON SITE)

Come to Memphis, TN and take your career to the next level! Tenet Healthcare is seeking a board certified, physician to join our leadership team. This is an ON-SITE, full-time position. While experience as a PA is preferred, candidates with a strong desire to succeed will be considered. In this pivotal role, youll influence utilization management, documentation integrity, and physician education to improve patient care and hospital performance.

What Youll Do

  • 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 quarterly
  • 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

What Were Looking For

  • Experience as a physician leader in a large system/hospital/integrated delivery system or leader of a large department
  • MD or DO with current Arizona license or ability to attain
  • Board certified in specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
  • 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
  • On-site, full-time presence

Why Memphis

  • Affordable Cost of Living: Enjoy a cost of living below the national average, with affordable housing, diverse neighborhoods, and excellent value for families and professionals alike.
  • Rich Music & Cultural Heritage: Live in the home of blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll. From Beale Street and Sun Studio to Graceland and the National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis offers a unique cultural experience.
  • Outdoor Recreation: Take advantage of the Mississippi Riverfront, Shelby Farms Park, Greenline trails, golf courses, lakes, and year-round opportunities for biking, walking, and outdoor activities.
  • Vibrant Dining & Entertainment: Enjoy world-famous Memphis barbecue, a thriving restaurant scene, professional sports, live music venues, theaters, museums, and festivals throughout the year.
  • Quality Education: Access a variety of public, private, and specialty school options, along with higher education institutions including the University of Memphis, Rhodes College, and several healthcare training programs.
  • Welcoming Community: Experience genuine Southern hospitality in a diverse and community-focused city known for its friendly neighborhoods, strong sense of pride, and family-oriented atmosphere.
  • Convenient Travel: Benefit from easy access through Memphis International Airport, major interstate highways, and a central U.S. location that makes travel simple for business and leisure.

What We Offer

  • 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 PA Prep Course & Certification Exam
  • Connection to the best experts across Tenets expansive hospital network

For immediate consideration, please submit CV.

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