<p>A large healthcare organization in Phoenix, Arizona is recruiting a board-certified physician to serve as a Physician Advisor in a full-time, non-clinical leadership role. This position offers substantial influence over utilization management, documentation integrity, and physician education across the system. You will lead committees, manage complex case reviews, and partner directly with administration and clinical documentation teams to optimize patient care outcomes and hospital financial performance.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package with performance incentive</li> <li>Full-time employment with encouraged time off and coverage provided</li> <li>Relocation assistance</li> <li>401(k) match</li> <li>CME stipend and support</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>Paid time off</li> <li>Employer-funded National Physician Advisor Prep Course and Certification Exam</li> <li>Access to a network of non-clinical physician leaders and field experts</li> <li>Ongoing training with access to personal performance metrics</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Review cases for appropriate level of care and monitor observation stays</li> <li>Lead daily huddles and complex case conferences</li> <li>Chair the Utilization Management Committee on a quarterly basis</li> <li>Manage payer denials and conduct peer-to-peer reviews</li> <li>Partner with Clinical Documentation Improvement and Health Information Management teams to enhance documentation quality</li> <li>Educate physicians and committees on utilization and documentation best practices</li> <li>Collaborate with administration to reduce financial risk associated with unnecessary services and extended lengths of stay</li> <li>Data-driven role with measurable impact on system outcomes</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in a specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties</li> <li>Minimum five years of experience in a hospital setting</li> <li>Prior experience as a physician leader in a large system, hospital, or integrated delivery system preferred</li> <li>Reputation as an excellent clinician, respected among peers</li> <li>Strong communication skills and collaborative approach</li> <li>Data-driven mindset with demonstrated ability to drive measurable outcomes</li> <li>Organized with effective time management</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Phoenix offers year-round sunshine, a vibrant healthcare market, and a growing metropolitan area with strong schools, diverse neighborhoods, and abundant outdoor recreation. The greater Phoenix region provides access to hiking, golf, cultural amenities, and a cost of living that supports quality of life for physicians and their families.</p>