Physician - Physician Advisor

Ascension Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chicago is seeking a Physician Advisor to join their team. This role involves providing medical direction in care management, ensuring compliance, and educating clinicians on regulatory requirements. The position offers a full-time schedule with primarily onsite work at Ascension St. Joseph's Chicago. Join a diverse team dedicated to compassionate care and community impact.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Long-term disability

Employee assistance programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from Illinois required.
• Experience in care management and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical direction in care management and compliance processes.
• Review medical records for care level determinations.
• Educate physicians on regulatory requirements.

Skills

Medical Direction

Clinical Documentation Improvement

Coding

Quality Compliance

Education

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

Job description

**Details**

+ Department: Physician Advisor, Administration

+ Schedule: Full-time

+ Hospital: Ascension St. Joseph's Chicago (Lakeshore Drive)

+ Location: Chicago, IL

+ Primarily onsite

**Benefits**

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of the offer.

**Responsibilities**

• Provide medical direction in care management, clinical documentation improvement, coding, quality, and compliance processes.
• Review medical records of identified patients to assist with care level and length of stay determinations.
• Assist and manage the denial management process.
• Review and suggest improvements related to resources and service management.
• Educate physicians and clinicians on regulatory requirements, appropriate utilization of care levels, community resources, and end-of-life care.
• Develop strategies and processes to reduce denials and audits.
• Assist with appeals.
• Use hospital data to identify and analyze patterns of service utilization and quality metrics, making recommendations to achieve goals.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation prior to hire or transfer, verified by local credentialing office.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Optometry (OD), or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.

**Additional Preferences**

This is a hybrid position but will require mostly on-site work.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its suburbs. As one of Illinois' largest health systems with 15 hospitals and over 230 care sites, we offer an environment that fosters growth and career development. Join a diverse team of over 17,000 associates and 600 providers dedicated to compassionate care.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based health system with over 134,000 associates and 2,600 care sites across 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide all we do. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and positively impact their community. Careers at Ascension are opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Ascension provides EEO to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or other protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws.

For more information, see the EEO Know Your Rights posters in English and Spanish linked in the original description.

We support military families and promote career flexibility for veterans, reservists, and spouses, encouraging the application of military experience to civilian roles.

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