Administration Opening in Phoenix, AZ
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Medical Director
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/29/24
**Physician Advisor Opening in Phoenix, AZ**
**Position Information:**
- Full-time, permanent position
- Responsible for medical staff leadership to the Utilization Management Committee (UMC) and the Case Management and Health Information Management/Clinical Documentation Improvement Departments. Leads and promotes processes for patients to receive medically necessary and high quality care throughout the continuum of care. Stays abreast of professional best practices and community standards of care. Assists Administration in reducing financial risks associated with denials that are due to providing medically unnecessary or preventable services and extended length of stays. Under general supervision performs various jobs for patient food preparation.
**Qualifications:**
- Minimum Educations: Doctor of Medicine Degree (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree (D.O.). 
- Preferred Education: Advanced degree in Business and/or Health Care Administration. 
- Minimum Experience: 2 years in a physician leadership role. Prefer Utilization Management and hospital committee chair. Prefer demonstrated ability to work in a collegial role with members of the medical staff and to engage in education to hospital medical staff. 
- Required Certifications/Licensure: Current State MD or DO License and an ABMS (American Board of Medical Specialties) Certification.