Full-Time Physician Advisors Throughout New Jersey

RWJ Barnabas Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k)

PTO

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking full-time Physician Advisors across New Jersey to collaborate with administration, medical staff, and case management to implement a comprehensive clinical resource management program. Positions are available at multiple NJ facilities and involve utilization management, discharge planning, and care progression oversight.

The roles require board certification/eligibility, NJ license, 2+ years of clinical practice, and leadership experience, with emphasis on quality

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible and Valid NJ License.
• 2+ years of Clinical Practice Experience.
• Experience in Utilization Management in Acute Care setting.
• Prior leadership experience is required.
• CHCQM certification.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations and national guidelines (MCG/InterQual).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and set priorities.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining a standardized practice for Physician Advisor Services: Throughput/Length of Stay; Observation Hours; Next Site of Care planning; Leading multidisciplinary rounds.
• Participates in the review and development of medical guidelines and policies geared toward quality and efficiency of care.

Skills

Board Certification/Eligibility

NJ Medical License

Clinical Practice Experience

Leadership Experience

CHCQM Certification

CMS/InterQual knowledge

Communication Skills

Computer Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is Seeking Full-Time Physician Advisors Throughout New Jersey!

RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated health system in NJ, is currently seeking Physician Advisors for full-time employment. The Physician Advisor will form a collaborative partnership with local and corporate administration, the medical staff, and the case management department leadership. This partnership will provide a comprehensive clinical resource management program that includes utilization management, progression of care management, social work services, and complex discharge planning.

Available Locations:

• Clara Mass Medical Center in Bellville, New Jersey
• Community Medical Center in Toms River, New Jersey
• Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey

Responsibilities:

• Establishing and maintaining a standardized practice for Physician Advisor Services:
  • Throughput/Length of Stay
  • Observation Hours
  • Next Site of Care planning
  • Leading multidisciplinary rounds
• Participates in the review and development of medical guidelines and policies geared toward quality and efficiency of care

Performance Metrics:

• Meets Defined Length of Stay Goals
  • Medicare LOS to align with Geometric/Arithmetic Benchmarks
  • Commercial LOS
• Meets Organizational Goals for Hours in Observation
• Meets Goals related to Next Site of Care

Qualifications:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible and Valid NJ License
• 2+ years of Clinical Practice Experience
• Previous Utilization Management Experience in Acute Care Setting
• Prior leadership experience required
• CHCQM certified
• Knowledge of CMS Regulations and Knowledge of Nationally Accepted Guidelines such as MCG and InterQual
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Proficient Computer Skills
• Strong Organizational Skills with Ability to Multi-task and Set Priorities

Additional Information:

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer