Chief Physician Advisor

Texas Health Institute; Neptune Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 387,000 - 473,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey seeks a strategic leader to serve as Chief Physician Advisor. This 100% administrative role reports to the CMO and focuses on care progression, documentation integrity, and utilization management to optimize hospital performance.

The position combines clinical operations, data analytics, and payer strategy, offering a chance to mentor staff and deploy advanced informatics and AI-enabled tools to improve patient care and financial

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years hospital-based clinical leadership experience.
• MD or DO license in New Jersey.
• Expertise in Utilization Management, Clinical Documentation Integrity, or Case Management.
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations (including the Two-Midnight Rule).

Responsibilities

• Provide Senior Leadership: act as primary advisor to the CMO and oversee the Physician Advisor team and Utilization Review.
• Drive Clinical & Financial Optimization: oversee UM, CDI, and denial prevention to improve throughput and reimbursement.
• Innovate with Technology: champion Epic dashboards, predictive analytics, and AI-enabled tools to enhance documentation and coding accuracy.
• Lead and Educate: develop education programs for medical staff, residents, and APPs keeping compliance and documentation excellence in focus.

Skills

Senior leadership

Utilization Management

Clinical Documentation Integrity

CMS regulations

Data analytics

Education

MD or DO licensed in New Jersey

Tools

Epic

AI-enabled UM/CDI tools

Job description

Chief Physician Advisor

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Neptune, New Jersey

Jersey Shore University Medical Center (JSUMC) is seeking an experienced physician leader for the pivotal role of Chief Physician Advisor. This is a 100% administrative position reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer, designed for a strategic leader passionate about optimizing hospital performance.

As the Chief Physician Advisor, you will be the hospital's foremost expert on care progression, documentation integrity, and utilization management. You will integrate clinical operations, data analytics, and payer strategy to drive measurable improvements in a large, tertiary academic medical center. This is a unique opportunity to shape clinical operations, mentor a dedicated team, and leverage cutting‑edge technology to make a significant impact on patient care and hospital performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Senior Leadership: Serve as the primary advisor to the CMO, lead the JSUMC Physician Advisor team, and oversee Utilization Review to align strategies with hospital-wide quality, safety, and financial goals.
• Drive Clinical & Financial Optimization: Masterfully oversee Utilization Management (UM), Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI), and denial prevention to improve throughput, reduce length of stay, and ensure accurate reimbursement.
• Innovate with Technology: Champion the use of advanced informatics, including Epic-enhanced dashboards, predictive analytics, and AI-supported tools to enhance documentation and coding accuracy.
• Lead and Educate: Develop and implement a robust education curriculum for medical staff, residents, and APPs, fostering a culture of compliance and documentation excellence.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of hospital-based clinical experience
• Physician (MD or DO) licensed in New Jersey
• Demonstrated expertise in Utilization Management, Clinical Documentation, or Case Management
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations (including the Two-Midnight Rule)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Physician Advisor or Medical Director in UM/CDI
• Experience with Epic and AI-enabled UM/CDI tools
• Formal performance improvement training

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The minimum base salary for this position is $430,000. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good‑faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market‑competitive total rewards package.

The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Specialization: Area of specialization and sub-specialization.
• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.
• Leadership: Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.
• Education and Certifications: Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications.
• Productivity: Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

In addition to our compensation for full‑time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.