Physician Advisor

CHRISTUS Health; 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 through expert guidance on clinical documentation and compliance. The role involves collaboration with medical staff and administration to ensure effective utilization management and quality initiatives. Ideal candidates will hold an MD or DO, possess strong leadership and communication skills, and have a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with case management and utilization review teams.
• Review medical records and provide feedback to physicians.
• Educate providers on regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Board Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Utilization Management Software

Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Tools

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Description

CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center is seeking a Physician Advisor. The Physician Advisor serves as a liaison between the medical staff, case management, utilization review, coding, and hospital administration. They provide expert guidance on clinical documentation, compliance, utilization management, and quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes and ensure appropriate use of resources.

Key Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with case management and utilization review teams to support appropriate patient status determinations (e.g., inpatient vs. observation).
2. Review medical records and provide feedback to physicians on documentation best practices to support medical necessity and accurate coding.
3. Educate providers on regulatory requirements (e.g., CMS guidelines, Joint Commission standards, DRG optimization).
4. Assist with concurrent and retrospective reviews for denials management and appeals.
5. Partner with quality teams to align clinical practices with evidence-based guidelines and reduce readmissions, length of stay, and variation in care.
6. Serve as a clinical resource for hospital committees focused on quality, compliance, and performance improvement.
7. Facilitate communication between hospital administration and medical staff regarding policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives (this position is not remote).

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in healthcare quality (e.g., CHCQM-PHYADV, ACM, or similar).
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR), utilization management software, and clinical documentation improvement (CDI) tools.

About CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

• The area’s preferred multi-specialty medical group
• Over 800 physicians and advanced practice providers representing 41 specialties in 82 clinic locations throughout Texas and Louisiana
• A physician led group with its own board of directors
• A national leader in patient satisfaction and quality initiatives
• A faith-based, not-for-profit organization
• 2018 Acclaim Award Winner - #1 physician group in the Nation

Community Information

Shreveport and its neighbor, Bossier City, combined with the surrounding area, make up Louisiana’s third-largest metropolitan area with a population nearing 450,000. Shreveport-Bossier is the commercial, medical, and cultural hub of the Ark-La-Tex, where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet.

The area offers numerous cultural and recreational opportunities, including music, arts, theater, sports, outdoor recreation, thoroughbred racing, and festivals. It is one of Louisiana’s fastest-growing tourism markets, with a mild climate, affordable housing, transportation, parks, schools, universities, churches, and many cultural attractions, making it a desirable place for residents and businesses alike.

Recruiter Contact Information

Lynda Corotan

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