Administration Opening in Goodyear, AZ
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## Physician Advisor | Goodyear, AZ Greater Phoenix — West Valley ## Position Details * Full-time, permanent position * Setting: Non-clinical, on-site — utilization management and physician advisory role * Experience as a Physician Advisor preferred — strong candidates without PA experience will be considered * Minimum 5 years of experience in a hospital setting required ## Practice Overview Seeking a BC Physician Advisor to influence utilization management, documentation integrity, and physician education to improve patient care and hospital performance: * 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 and HIM teams to improve documentation quality * Partner with administration to reduce financial risks associated with denials, unnecessary services, and extended lengths of stay * Experience as a physician leader in a large system, hospital, integrated delivery system, or large department preferred * Data-driven mindset with measurable impact on outcomes * Strong communicator respected among peers ## Compensation & Benefits * Competitive compensation package with performance incentive * Generous benefits including 401(k) with employer match, health insurance, CME, and PTO * Encouraged time off with coverage provided * Relocation assistance provided * Ongoing training with access to personal performance metrics * Cost coverage for National PA Prep Course and Certification Exam ## Required Qualifications * MD or DO — Board Certified in a specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties * Active Arizona medical license or ability to obtain * Minimum 5 years of experience in a hospital setting — required * Experience as a physician leader in a large system, hospital, or department — preferred * Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills * Collaborative, data-driven approach ## About the Community – Goodyear / Greater Phoenix, Arizona * Thriving West Valley community in the Greater Phoenix metro — one of the fastest-growing areas in the U.S. * Excellent quality of life with warm, sunny climate year-round * Growing economy and expanding medical industry * Beautiful parks and scenic hiking trails throughout the Sonoma Desert * Wealth of cultural attractions, top-notch dining, and vibrant nightlife * Range of lifestyle options — bustling city or peaceful suburban living * Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport offering extensive domestic and international connections * No state income tax on retirement income with a competitive overall tax environment