Physician Advisor: Care Coordination & Utilization Leader

Dignity Health; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual performance-based bonus

Employer-funded retirement contribute

No-cost medical coverage

Flexible Time Away

Job summary

Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, CA seeks a Physician Advisor to promote evidence-based medical standards while optimizing utilization of hospital resources.

You will collaborate with Medical Staff, Nursing, and Administration to remove barriers and enhance clinical credibility for the Care Coordination department. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, this role requires strong communication and relationship-building skills and working knowledge of acute-care care

Qualifications

• Licensed physician (MD or DO) in California is required.
• Experience in care coordination or hospital utilization is preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote evidence-based standards of medical care while ensuring appropriate resource utilization.
• Collaborate with Medical Staff, Nursing, and Administration to improve care delivery.
• Support regulatory and quality considerations in care coordination activities.
• Report to the Chief Medical Officer and participate in performance evaluations.

Skills

Evidence-based care

Utilization management

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

MD/DO licensed in California

Job description

Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, CA seeks a Physician Advisor to promote evidence-based medical standards while optimizing utilization of hospital resources.

You will collaborate with Medical Staff, Nursing, and Administration to remove barriers and enhance clinical credibility for the Care Coordination department. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, this role requires strong communication and relationship-building skills and working knowledge of acute-care care