System Medical Director of Physician Advisors

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Sign on bonus & relocation package

CME time and funding

Malpractice Insurance and Tail Coverage

403(b) retirement plan with match

Short term/long term disability

Participation in Loan Forgiveness Program

Job summary

Lee Health is looking for an experienced System Physician Advisor Medical Director in Fort Myers, Florida. This full-time, non-clinical role will report to the Chief Physician Executive and is responsible for utilization management, care coordination, and ensuring compliance with medical necessity guidelines.

The ideal candidate has a medical degree, active Florida medical license, and experience in leadership, with a passion for improving patient-centered care. Benefits include generous paid time off, sign-on bonus, malpractice insurance, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of clinical practice experience in inpatient care settings.
• Prior experience in physician leadership, mentorship and clinician education preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and documentation integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician leadership and oversight for utilization management.
• Educate and support providers regarding CMS regulations and medical necessity criteria.
• Analyze trends related to payer denials and resource utilization.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Operational management

Communication skills

Physician education

Utilization management

Education

MD, DO, or MBBS degree

Active Florida medical license

Physician Advisor certification (ACPA-C or ABQAURP)

Tools

InterQual criteria

MCG criteria

Epic

Job description

Position Information

Lee Health is seeking an experienced physician leader to serve as the System Physician Advisor Medical Director. This highly collaborative leadership role reports to the Chief Physician Executive for Hospital-Based Care and partners closely with executive leadership, physician advisors, medical staff leaders, revenue cycle teams, utilization management, case management, clinical documentation integrity, and operational leaders across the health system.

The System Physician Advisor Medical Director is responsible for advancing system-wide resource utilization, care management, discharge planning, and patient throughput initiatives while supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. This physician leader will play a key role in ensuring appropriate patient status designation, medical necessity compliance, documentation integrity, denial prevention and mitigation, and the efficient utilization of healthcare resources across all Lee Health hospitals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physician leadership and strategic oversight for utilization management, care coordination, and denial management initiatives
• Review escalated cases involving patient status determination, medical necessity, quality concerns, and utilization issues
• Collaborate with physician advisors, revenue cycle, case management, CDI, quality, and operational leaders to improve workflows, compliance, and outcomes
• Educate and support providers regarding CMS regulations, payer requirements, medical necessity criteria, and documentation best practices
• Analyze trends related to payer denials, avoidable delays, patient status assignment, and resource utilization to drive performance improvement
• Serve as Chair of the Lee Health Utilization Review Committee
• Participate in organizational quality improvement, patient throughput, and readmission reduction initiatives
• Develop educational curriculum and presentations for physicians, medical staff, and leadership related to physician advisory services and utilization management
• Create action plans and provide coaching to clinicians regarding compliance, patient status accuracy, and documentation improvement opportunities

This position is ideal for a physician leader with strong clinical and operational expertise, exceptional communication skills, and experience in physician advisory services, utilization management, quality improvement, and healthcare operations. Successful candidates will be passionate about physician education, mentorship, collaboration, and driving system-wide improvement initiatives.

Schedule & Structure

• Full-time, 1.0 FTE non-clinical administrative leadership role
• Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Weekend coverage rotation approximately once every 13 weeks
• Onsite presence required a minimum of three days per week
• Dedicated administrative assistant support provided

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or MBBS degree required
• Active Florida medical license in good standing
• Minimum of five years of clinical practice experience, preferably in inpatient care settings
• Physician Advisor certification (ACPA-C or ABQAURP) required within 6-12 months of hire if not already obtained
• Prior experience in physician leadership, mentorship, clinician education, conflict resolution, and public speaking preferred
• Familiarity with InterQual, MCG criteria, and Epic preferred

Benefit Highlights

• Generous paid time off to enjoy the Beautiful Southwest Florida weather and beaches
• Sign on bonus & relocation package
• Dedicated CME time and funding
• Malpractice Insurance and Tail Coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with match and 457(b) enhanced retirement option
• Short term/long term disability
• Participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Fort Myers

Come live the beach/vacation lifestyle you've always dreamed of in coastal southwest Florida! We have warm weather year-round, beautiful beaches, amazing sunsets, dozens of recreational parks and ecological preserves, as well as numerous world-renowned golf courses. There are a variety of restaurants, plenty of shopping at nearby malls and outlets, art, history and a wide variety of festivals year-round. There is truly something for everyone! Plus, no state income tax!

Southwest Florida International Airport is easy to access and offers numerous direct flights and connections to meet all your travel needs. Those in this area are also able to enjoy the Key West Express which allows for a 3-hour boat ride down to Key West! Fort Myers is minutes away from Sanibel Island, Captiva, and Naples. This area is also centrally located between three of Florida's major cities: Orlando, Tampa, and Miami.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your CV to our Physician Recruitment Office at [e-mail].