Strategic Physician Utilization & Quality Leader

Houston Methodist Clear Lake; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health System seeks a Physician Advisor to lead utilization management, collaborating with medical staff and hospital leadership to optimize resource use while maintaining high-quality patient care.

The role requires an MD or DO with an unrestricted Michigan license, board certification, and at least five years of clinical practice; EPIC experience and knowledge of MCG/InterQual are preferred.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with unrestricted Michigan license.
• Board Certification in a relevant specialty.
• Minimum five years of clinical practice.
• Experience with utilization management and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead acute inpatient and utilization reviews to ensure appropriate levels of care.
• Provide consultation to case management and physicians on medical necessity.
• Educate staff on documentation, coding, and payer requirements.
• Collaborate with medical staff and hospital leadership to optimize resource use.

Skills

Utilization management

Quality improvement

Patient safety

Leadership

Communication

Education

MD or DO

Michigan medical license

Board Certification

Tools

EPIC

MCG/InterQual

Job description

Henry Ford Health System seeks a Physician Advisor to lead utilization management, collaborating with medical staff and hospital leadership to optimize resource use while maintaining high-quality patient care.

The role requires an MD or DO with an unrestricted Michigan license, board certification, and at least five years of clinical practice; EPIC experience and knowledge of MCG/InterQual are preferred.