Physician Advisor

Health eCareers; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Shreveport is seeking a Physician Advisor to enhance patient outcomes and resource utilization. This role involves collaboration with medical staff and administration, ensuring compliance and quality initiatives. Ideal candidates will have an MD or DO, board certification, and strong leadership skills. Join a dedicated team in a supportive environment that values patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience; prior utilization review or physician advisor experience preferred.
• Active, unrestricted medical license for Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Support patient status determinations through collaboration with case management.
• Review medical records and provide feedback on documentation practices.
• Educate providers on regulatory requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification in a medical specialty

Tools

EHR

Utilization management software

CDI tools

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Join the Physician Advisor position at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center. The role involves serving as a liaison among the medical staff, case management, utilization review, coding, and hospital administration. The physician advisor provides guidance on clinical documentation, compliance, utilization management, and quality initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and resource utilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support appropriate patient status determinations through collaboration with case management and utilization review teams.
• Review medical records and give feedback on documentation practices to support medical necessity and accurate coding.
• Educate providers on regulatory requirements such as CMS guidelines, Joint Commission standards, and DRG optimization.
• Assist with reviews for denials management and appeals.
• Work with quality teams to align clinical practices with evidence-based guidelines, aiming to reduce readmissions, length of stay, and care variation.
• Serve as a resource for hospital committees focused on quality, compliance, and performance improvement.
• Facilitate communication between hospital administration and medical staff regarding policies and strategic initiatives (note: this position is not remote).

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certification in a medical specialty.
• Active, unrestricted medical license for Louisiana.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience; prior utilization review or physician advisor experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations including Medicare/Medicaid and commercial payer requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in healthcare quality (e.g., CHCQM-PHYADV, ACM).
• Experience with EHR, utilization management software, and CDI tools.

About CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

• Multi-specialty medical group with over 800 physicians and advanced practice providers across Texas and Louisiana.
• Physician-led organization with its own board of directors.
• Recognized for patient satisfaction and quality initiatives.
• Faith-based, not-for-profit organization, 2018 Acclaim Award Winner.

Community Information

Shreveport and Bossier City form Louisiana’s third-largest metro area, offering cultural, recreational, and outdoor activities, with a growing tourism market. The area boasts affordable housing, good schools, and a mild climate, making it an attractive place to live and work.

Recruiter Contact

Lynda Corotan

Email: lynda.corotan@

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare

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