Physician Advisor

Davita Inc.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center is looking for a Physician Advisor to serve as a liaison between medical staff and administration. The ideal candidate will have an MD or DO, relevant clinical experience, and a board certification. This position involves enhancing patient outcomes through collaboration and adherence to healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience; prior utilization review or physician advisor experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, including Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to support appropriate patient status determinations.
• Review medical records and provide feedback on documentation best practices.
• Educate providers on regulatory requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Board certification in a medical specialty

Active and unrestricted medical license for Louisiana

Tools

Utilization management software

Electronic health records (EHR)

Clinical documentation improvement (CDI) tools

Job description

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 (note: 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 across 41 specialties in 82 locations throughout Texas and Louisiana.
• A physician-led group with its own board of directors.
• A leader in patient satisfaction and quality initiatives nationally.
• A faith-based, not-for-profit organization.
• Recipient of the 2018 Acclaim Award as the #1 physician group in the nation.

Community Information:

Shreveport and Bossier City form Louisiana's third-largest metro area with nearly 450,000 residents. The area is the commercial, medical, and cultural hub of the Ark-La-Tex region, where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet. It offers vibrant cultural, recreational, and outdoor activities, including music, arts, theater, sports, festivals, and thoroughbred racing. Known for its mild climate, affordable housing, and quality of life, Shreveport-Bossier is an attractive place for residents and businesses alike.

Recruiter Contact:

Lynda Corotan

Email: [e-mail]