On-Site Physician Advisor - Utilization Leadership

Tenet Healthcare; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Performance incentives

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Greater Phoenix Area seeks a board-certified physician to serve as a Physician Advisor. This on-site, full-time leadership role focuses on utilization management, documentation integrity, and physician education to improve patient care and hospital performance.

Responsibilities include leading huddles, conferences, and committee activities while collaborating with CDI/HIM teams and administration to reduce denials and risks. Strong hospital-leader experience is required.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with current Florida license or ability to attain.
• Board certification in specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a physician leader in a hospital setting.
• Strong communicator, respected among peers.
• Data-driven mindset with measurable impact on outcomes.
• On-site, full-time presence.

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 quarterly.
• Partner with CDI/HIM teams to improve documentation quality.
• Partner with administration in reducing financial risks associated with denials.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data-driven mindset

Time management

Education

MD or DO

Board certification (ABMS)

Job description

Tenet Healthcare in Greater Phoenix Area seeks a board-certified physician to serve as a Physician Advisor. This on-site, full-time leadership role focuses on utilization management, documentation integrity, and physician education to improve patient care and hospital performance.

Responsibilities include leading huddles, conferences, and committee activities while collaborating with CDI/HIM teams and administration to reduce denials and risks. Strong hospital-leader experience is required.