Physician-Medical Control Officer

MultiCare Health System; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 257,000 - 371,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is looking for a Medical Control Officer Physician to provide medical direction for patient transfers and ensure safe care across its facilities. This role requires strong decision-making and collaboration skills, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and resource management. The ideal candidate will have a background in Internal or Family Medicine and experience in data analytics and utilization management.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5 years of clinical experience as hospitalist preferred.
• Current and active unrestricted licensure as a Physician in WA.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical direction for patient transfers within MultiCare facilities.
• Facilitate capacity management and patient progression.

Skills

Data Analytics

Utilization Management

Process Improvement

Critical Thinking

Education

MD/DO Certification

Job description

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Position Summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Medical Control Officer Physician responsible for providing safe and effective medical direction to determine the appropriate level of care and facility disposition for all patients transferring into or between MultiCare Health System facilities.

• Has complete decision-making authority to facilitate capacity management across MHS, including facilitating patient progression, avoiding admissions when appropriate, and working to decrease length of stay.

• Provides system medical direction, and prioritization of patient placement into scarce resources to help meet the needs of our communities across the MultiCare Health System.

• Functions in a multidisciplinary collaborative practice environment, where critical thinking skills are used to interpret complex information and guide patients to the appropriate care facility and level of care.

• Responsible for developing and leveraging technology to improve understanding of each CBU capability and capacity.

Requirements

• Qualified as ‘provider’ under Medicare or Medicaid programs.
• 5 years of clinical experience as hospitalist preferred.
• Board certification/eligibility (MD/DO) required for this position are: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Med/Peds, Hospital Medicine and Leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with data analytics, utilization management, case management, process improvement experience preferred.
• Current and active unrestricted licensure as a Physician in the State of WA as well as applicable neighboring states as determined by geographic catchment area.
• Privileging and Credentialing at all MHS sites.

Additional Information

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. The pay scale is $257,606.00 - $370,701.00 USD, influenced by factors such as skill set, experience, and certifications.