Physician Advisor

University of Maryland Medical System; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 240,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid malpractice insurance

Generous paid time off

CME leave and CME allowance

403(b) with employer match, and 457(b)

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center (UM SJMC) in Towson, Maryland, is seeking a full-time Physician Advisor to join its strategic care management team.

The ideal candidate is board-certified, with 3–5 years of acute care experience, and will collaborate with executive leadership, case management, and health information management to optimize utilization review and discharge planning. This on-site role requires Maryland licensure.

Qualifications

• Education & Training: Doctorate degree in Medicine; Board-certified physician.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years acute care practice; Utilization Review/Case Management/Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement preferred.
• Licensure: Licensed MD or DO in Maryland.
• Certification: American College of Physicians Advisors (ACPA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with executive leadership, clinical service chiefs, population health, access services and health information management to coordinate care management.
• Support utilization review and discharge planning through the Case Management triad with social workers and nurse care managers.

Skills

Board-certified

Communication

Education

Doctorate degree in Medicine

MD/DO licensure in Maryland

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Job Requirements

Company Description

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

Job Description

The University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center (UM SJMC), a member of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), is seeking a Full-time, experienced Physician Advisor to join its team in Towson, Maryland.

• University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center is a CMS 5-Star, Leapfrog Grade ‘A’ hospital and ranked the #1 community hospital in Maryland by U.S. News and World Report.
• Located in Towson, MD, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center (UM SJMC) is a 180-bed tertiary complex care community hospital with more than 700 physicians on the medical staff. Its numerous areas of specialization include cardiology, cancer, orthopaedics, emergency care, obstetrics and gynecology, and comprehensive tertiary level surgical services.
• Become a part of an integrated Care Management team collaborating with executive leadership, clinical service chiefs, population health, access services and health information management departments. The Case Management department supports a triad model where social workers and nurse care managers work together to ensure timely utilization review and integrated assessments and coordination of discharge planning needs.
• Applicants must be a board-certified physician with 3-5 years of experience. A background in Utilization Review, Case Management, Quality Assurance, or Performance Improvement processes is preferred. Position is located on site at St. Joseph Medical Center.

As a University of Maryland Medical System provider, you can expect:

• Market leading compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• CME leave and CME allowance
• Retirement plan – 403(b) with employer match, plus eligibility for 457(b) plan
• Life insurance and disability coverage

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution.

UMMS hospitals and health care facilities are equal opportunity employers and proud of an environment of diversity.

Qualifications

• Education & Training: Doctorate degree in Medicine; Board-certified physician
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5-years ongoing acute care practice is required. Experience in Utilization Review, Case Management, Quality Assurance, or Performance Improvement processes is preferred.
• Computer skills required.
• Licensed MD or DO (valid license to practice in the State of Maryland)
• Certification through the American College of Physicians Advisors (ACPA) is preferred

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Pay Range: $240,000-$260,000 with additional incentive opportunity

Other Compensation (if Applicable)

Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide