Physician Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid malpractice insurance

Generous paid time off

CME leave and CME allowance

Retirement plan with employer match

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a full-time Physician Advisor to join its integrated Care Management team in Towson, Maryland. The role involves collaboration with executive leadership and healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care and timely discharge planning.

Ideal candidates will hold a Doctorate in Medicine, be board-certified, and have 3–5 years of experience in acute care. The position offers a competitive salary between $240,000 – $260,000 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a generous retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in Utilization Review, Case Management, or Quality Assurance preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of acute care practice.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a physician advisor within the care management team.
• Participate in utilization review and case management initiatives.
• Collaborate with social workers and nurse care managers for discharge planning.

Skills

Utilization Review

Case Management

Quality Assurance

Performance Improvement

Computer skills

Education

Doctorate degree in Medicine

Board-certified physician

Licensed MD or DO

Job description

Company Overview

University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center (UM SJMC) 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, the 180-bed tertiary complex care community hospital has more than 700 physicians on its medical staff across specialties including cardiology, cancer, orthopaedics, emergency care, obstetrics and gynaecology, and comprehensive tertiary level surgical services.

Role Overview

Full-time Physician Advisor to join the 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, integrated assessments and coordination of discharge planning needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a physician advisor within the care management team.
• Participate in utilization review, case management, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with social workers, nurse care managers, and other stakeholders to coordinate timely discharge planning and assessments.
• Provide clinical support and recommendations for patient care decisions.

Qualifications

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

Benefits & Compensation

• Market leading compensation – Pay range: $240,000 – $260,000 with additional incentive opportunity.
• 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.

EEO Statement

UMMS hospitals and health care facilities are equal opportunity employers and proud of an environment of diversity. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.