Anesthesiology Physician at CHRISTUS Health summary :
The Physician Advisor provides full-time administrative support at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, advising on physician practice, documentation, and resource utilization. This role involves leading utilization review efforts, providing educational support to the medical staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations and proper billing practices. The Physician Advisor also participates in care management initiatives and collaborates with payers to optimize patient care.
Description
Summary :
The Physician Advisor is a full-time administrative physician role serving CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, and its affiliates through teaching, consulting, and advising both the Care Management Department and the medical staff on matters regarding physician practice patterns, documentation, over- and under-utilization of resources, medical necessity, compliance rules and regulations, collaboration and relationships with payers, and the community. The PA also ensures physician support and execution for the Care Management and CDI Departments' initiatives by promoting effective and efficient physician documentation to support the patient's Level of Care (LOC), billing status, and appropriateness of Medicare Severity-Diagnosis Related Group (MS-DRG) / DRG assignment. The PA will submit monthly time records documenting time actually spent in the provision of the responsibilities outlined below. M-F, no call responsibilities!
Requirements :
The Physician Advisor-Care Management and Clinical Documentation Improvement role should be staffed by a physician with the following qualifications :
5 years of clinical experience
Licensed physician in state of residence
Board certified in a clinical specialty
Certified by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc (ABQUARP) - preferred
Experienced in clinical practice with an understanding of utilization review
Served on or chaired an Utilization Management Committee
Demonstrated cost-efficient practice
Clinical time, if desired, is flexible and negotiable.
Physician Advisor - Care Management & CDI Duties and Responsibilities
Utilization Management Plan : 20%
Physician & Staff Education : 15%
Care Management : 50%
Clinical Documentation Integrity 15%
Highlights / Benefits :
Balanced professional and personal lifestyle
Competitive compensation and benefits
Relocation assistance
Community Description :
Easy drive to New Orleans / Baton Rouge area
Easy access to local airport
Year-round outdoor activities include golfing, hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and boating.
Excellent public and private schools
Recruiter Contact Information :
Lynda Corotan
Email : Work Type :
Full Time
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Keywords :
Anesthesiology, Physician Advisor, Clinical Documentation Improvement, Utilization Review, Care Management, Healthcare Compliance, Medical Necessity, Patient Care, Documentation Practices, Quality Assurance
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