Physician Advisor, Hospital Utilization & Quality

Henry Ford Health; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan seeks a Physician Advisor for IPAS to optimize hospital operations while upholding patient care standards. You will work with medical staff leadership, residents, case management, social services, and utilization management to implement efficiency strategies across the system.

You will lead initiatives in resource stewardship, coding accuracy, and quality and patient safety, reporting to the Medical Director of IPAS.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) is required.
• Unrestricted medical license in Michigan.
• Board Certification is required.
• 5+ years of clinical practice experience.
• Membership eligibility with Henry Ford Medical Staff.
• Strong computer skills and EMR proficiency.
• Knowledge of utilization management, quality improvement, and patient safety.
• Working knowledge of case management operations and administrative standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize hospital services and ensure appropriate levels of care for all patients.
• Serve as liaison between Revenue Cycle operations and medical staff members.
• Review clinical documentation and support coding improvements to enhance compliance.
• Monitor use of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for quality care and stewardship.
• Collaborate with case management and social services to place patients at appropriate levels of care.
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives across the organization.
• Build relationships with medical staff and hospital leadership for buy-in and collaboration on initiatives.
• Demonstrate proficiency with EPIC and utilization management tools.
• Report directly to the Medical Director of IPAS.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Education

Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO)

Board Certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

MCG/InterQual

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Michigan seeks a Physician Advisor for IPAS to optimize hospital operations while upholding patient care standards. You will work with medical staff leadership, residents, case management, social services, and utilization management to implement efficiency strategies across the system.

You will lead initiatives in resource stewardship, coding accuracy, and quality and patient safety, reporting to the Medical Director of IPAS.