On-Site Physician Advisor & Utilization Leader

Abrazo Health; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Career development

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident insurance

Long-term care

Elder care

Childcare

Auto insurance

Home insurance

Job summary

Qualifications

• Experience as a physician leader in a large hospital or system.
• MD or DO with ABMS board certification.
• Minimum 5 years of hospital-based experience.
• Strong communication skills and collaboration ability.
• Data-driven mindset with measurable outcomes.
• On-site, full-time availability.

Responsibilities

• Review cases for appropriate level of care and monitor observations.
• Educate physicians and committees on utilization and documentation.
• Lead daily huddles, case conferences, and peer education.
• Chair the Utilization Management Committee quarterly.
• Manage payer denials including peer-to-peer reviews.
• Partner with CDI/HIM to improve documentation quality.
• Collaborate with administration to reduce financial risks from denials.

Skills

Physician leadership

Utilization management

Documentation

Educating physicians

Data-driven mindset

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Job description