Physician Medical Director (Non Clinical) - Providence St. Joseph Medical Center

Providence; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 325,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Physician Advisor/UM Medical Director in Burbank, California. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance clinical quality and resource utilization while collaborating with a strong leadership team. You will work closely with physician leadership and executives to develop effective strategies that improve patient care outcomes. This position is ideal for someone passionate about healthcare leadership and looking to make a significant impact within a mission-driven organization. Enjoy a competitive salary and full benefits while working in a vibrant community known for its entertainment industry connections.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of medical group management experience required.
• Must have working knowledge of utilization management essential to operations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate relationships between medical center and physicians to improve quality.
• Provide clinical expertise to Care Management and address escalations.

Skills

Utilization Management

Medical Group Management

Clinical Documentation

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Education

MD or DO from accredited program

Job description

Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is seeking a Physician Advisor/UM Medical Director to join a strong leadership team promoting high-value care in Burbank, California. This is an opportunity to facilitate and further develop strong collaborative and positive mutually supported relationships between the medical center and its physicians to improve clinical quality, resource utilization and increase value while maintaining and improving our mission outcomes. You will work closely with the physician leadership, the Director of Care Management, and executive leadership; in particular the CMO, CNO, and CFO to achieve these means. Other principal responsibilities of the role shall be to provide clinical expertise to Care Management in the form of strategic partnership as well as in the addressing of escalations that include admission status determinations, delays in discharge and the providing of clinical input for denial management. This is an opportunity to be on the forefront of healthcare leadership as part of one of the largest and strongest mission-driven medical organizations on the West Coast.

• MD or DO from accredited program required
• 3+ years of medical group management experience required
• Must have working knowledge of utilization management and review essential to operations management and to clinical improvement
• Must have an understanding of the dynamics of health care industry and its effects on all stakeholders
• Ability to develop and maintain strong, effective relationships with the medical staff, Board of Trustees, and hospital management required
• Ability to effectively communicate with, motivate, and assist medical staff leadership to adhere to utilization management, clinical documentation, and other legal/regulatory requirements
• Monday to Friday schedule, no travel - must work on-site at PSJMC in Burbank
• Compensation is between $325,000 and $380,000 per year
• Full benefits including health, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, CME and more

Where You'll Work

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, a 393-bed facility, has established high standards of excellence and is the second-largest hospital serving the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys. With its Disney Family Cancer Center, Stroke Center Certification, STEMI Receiving Center, 13 inpatient surgery suites and 29 emergency beds, this hospital empowers its 600 physicians to provide high-quality care.

Where You'll Live

Located in the foothills of the Verdugo Mountains, Burbank is a popular city for young professionals and families. This Los Angeles suburb boasts highly rated public schools and abundant jobs in the entertainment industry. A short drive from Hollywood, Burbank is home to media and film giants Warner Brothers, NBC and Walt Disney Studios. Residents enjoy year-round recreational activities, thanks to hot summers and mild winters.

Who You'll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission — to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

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Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 27636