Christus Health

Physician Advisor | Meet a health care system inspired by incredible individuals

Irving, TX

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Summary:

The Physician Advisor is a full-time administrative physician role serving CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, and its affiliates through teaching, consulting, and advising both the Care Management Department and the medical staff on matters regarding physician practice patterns, documentation, over- and under-utilization of resources, medical necessity, compliance rules and regulations, collaboration and relationships with payers, and the community. The PA also ensures physician support and execution for the Care Management and CDI Departments' initiatives by promoting effective and efficient physician documentation to support the patient's Level of Care (LOC), billing status, and appropriateness of Medicare Severity-Diagnosis Related Group (MS-DRG)/DRG assignment. The PA will submit monthly time records documenting time actually spent in the provision of the responsibilities outlined below. M-F, no call responsibilities!

Requirements:

The Physician Advisor-Care Management and Clinical Documentation Improvement role should be staffed by a physician with the following qualifications:
* 5 years of clinical experience
* Licensed physician in state of residence
* Board certified in a clinical specialty
* Certified by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc (ABQUARP) - preferred
* Experienced in clinical practice with an understanding of utilization review
* ·Served on or chaired an Utilization Management Committee
* ·Demonstrated cost-efficient practice
* Physician Advisor - Care Management & CDI Duties and Responsibilities

Utilization Management Plan: 20%
Physician & Staff Education: 15%
Clinical Documentation Integrity 15%

Highlights/ Benefits:

  • Balanced professional and personal lifestyle
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Relocation assistance

  • Easy drive to New Orleans / Baton Rouge area
  • Easy access to local airport
  • Year-round outdoor activities include golfing, hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and boating.
  • Excellent public and private schools

Work Type:

Full Time

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Location Insights

  • A

    Access to Parks

  • A

    Overall

  • A-

    Access to Restaurants

  • B+

    Commute

  • B+

    Public Schools

  • B

    Access to Outdoor Activities

  • Total Population

    239,783

  • Median Rent

    $1,146

  • Median Home Value

    $177,500

  • Median Income

    $64,868

Posted September 21, 2024