Physician - Physician Advisor

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chicago seeks a Physician Advisor to oversee clinical documentation, improve quality metrics, and manage care processes. This role requires a medical degree and licensure in Illinois, along with strong leadership in healthcare compliance. Join a dedicated team focused on compassionate care and community impact.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Licensure as MD/DO required before hire.
• Education in Medicine or Osteopathy required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical direction in care management and compliance.
• Assist with denial management and appeals.
• Educate clinicians on regulatory requirements.

Skills

Medical Direction

Clinical Documentation Improvement

Quality Metrics

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

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 the care management, clinical documentation improvement, coding, quality, and/or compliance processes.
• Review medical records of identified patients to assist with the level of care and length of stay determination.
• Assist and manage the denial management process.
• Review and offer suggestions related to resources and service management.
• Provide education to physicians and other clinicians on regulatory requirements, appropriate utilization of alternate levels of care, community resources, and end-of-life care.
• Develop strategies and processes to reduce denials and audits.
• Assist with appeals.
• Utilize hospital data sources to identify & analyze patterns of over or under-utilization of services, quality metrics, and make recommendations towards achievement of those goals.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Physician MD / DO credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Credentials are verified by local staff credentialing office.
• Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or 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 surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of others.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status, or any other legally protected status or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) or (Spanish) posters.

As a military-friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to support military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists. Our associates are encouraged to apply their military experience and perspectives to their civilian careers with Ascension.

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