Non-Clinical Physician Leader Opportunity in Phoenix, AZ

Staffmed Healthcare Staffing & Recruiting (Medical Edge Recruitment); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay

Paid time off

401(k) match

CME support

Health benefits

Relocation assistance

Training & metrics

Certification prep coverage

Professional network

Job summary

StaffMed Health Partners, in partnership with a large healthcare organization, seeks a board-certified Physician Advisor to join the Phoenix leadership team. This non-clinical, on-site, full-time role focuses on utilization management, documentation integrity, and physician education to improve patient care and hospital performance.

Responsibilities include reviewing levels of care, educating physicians and committees, leading huddles and case conferences, chairing the Utilization Management

Qualifications

• Board-certified in a specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
• Experience as a physician leader in a large system/hospital/integrated delivery system or leader of a large department preferred.
• 5+ years of hospital-based experience as a clinician and leader.
• Strong communicator, respected among peers.
• Data-driven mindset with measurable impact on outcomes.
• Organized, collaborative, and effective with time management.

Responsibilities

• Review cases for appropriate Level of Care and monitor observation stays.
• Educate physicians and committees on utilization and documentation best practices.
• Lead daily huddles, complex case conferences, and peer education.
• Chair the Utilization Management Committee on a quarterly basis.
• Manage payer denials, including peer-to-peer reviews.
• Partner with CDI/HIM teams to improve documentation quality.
• Partner with administration in reducing financial risks associated with denials and extended lengths of stay.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Data-driven

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Board Certification (ABMS)

Job description

StaffMed Health Partners has partnered with a large healthcare organization that is seeking a board certified physician to join their leadership team as a Physician Advisor in Phoenix, AZ. This is a non-clinical, on-site, full-time position that has a major impact and influence over utilization management, documentation integrity, and physician education to improve patient care and hospital performance.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review cases for appropriate Level of Care and monitor observation stays
• Educate physicians and committees on utilization and documentation best practices
• Lead daily huddles, complex case conferences, and peer education
• Chair the Utilization Management Committee on a quarterly basis
• Manage payer denials, including peer-to-peer reviews
• Partner with CDI/HIM teams to improve documentation quality
• Partner with administration in reducing financial risks associated with denials as a result of unnecessary or preventable services and extended lengths of stay

Qualifications

• Must be board certified in a specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
• Experience as a physician leader in a large system/hospital/integrated delivery system or leader of a large department preferred
• Reputation as an excellent clinician with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a hospital setting
• Strong communicator, respected among peers
• Data-driven mindset with measurable impact on outcomes
• Organized, collaborative, and effective with time management

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including performance incentive
• Encouraged time off with coverage provided
• Generous benefit package including 401(k) match, CME, health, and PTO benefits
• Relocation assistance provided
• Ongoing training with access to personal performance metrics
• Cost coverage for National Physician Advisor Prep Course & Certification Exam
• Access to a wide network of other non-clinical physician leaders and experts in the field