Physician Advisor

Physician Advisor

Ascension in Austin, TX is looking for a Physician Advisor to join our team. We are looking for a physician with at least 5 years of recent work experience in a hospital setting (Adult Medicine Hospitalist experience preferred), preferably with some Physician Advisory/Utilization Management work experience. If you are ready to join a talented group of physicians, apply today!

Responsibilities include:

• Review medical records of identified patients to assist with the level of care determination.
• Assist and manage the denial management process with peer-to-peer discussions and appeal reviews.
• Provide education to physicians and other clinicians on regulatory requirements, appropriate utilization of alternate levels of care, community resources, clinical documentation improvement, coding, quality and/or compliance processes.
• Develop strategy and processes to reduce denials and audits.
• Utilize hospital data sources to identify and analyze patterns of over or under-utilization of services, quality metrics and collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to help achieve those goals.
• Review and offer suggestions related to resources and service management.

As a member of Ascension Seton, our physicians join a large community of providers who are called to deliver compassionate, personalized care for all persons, especially those who are struggling or affected by poverty. We share best practices and knowledge across our smart network as a member of the largest nonprofit provider of care in the country. Ascension Seton includes more than 100 clinical locations, including four teaching hospitals which serve as training sites for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas. Dell Childrens, part of Ascension Seton in Austin, TX is a world-class pediatric center with its own Level I trauma center and only Level IV NICU in Texas.

Austin is the state capital and home to a major university as well as an influential center for politics, technology, music, film and food scene. Austin is known as the Live Music Capital World because on any given night, one can find over one hundred venues showcasing a wide variety of live music performances. Also known as one of the healthiest/physically fit cities in America, you will see joggers, cyclists, and walkers committed to cardiovascular health on a daily basis. The many parks and lakes offer a multitude of outdoor activities, including swimming, hiking, paddle boarding and fishing.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.

CHCQM or ACPA Certifications preferred