Non-Clinical Physician Leader Phoenix, AZ

Staff Med Health Partners has partnered with a large healthcare organization that is seeking a board certified physician to join their leadership team as a Physician Advisor in Phoenix, AZ. This is a non-clinical, on-site, full-time position that has a major impact and influence over utilization management, documentation integrity, and physician education to improve patient care and hospital performance.

• Review cases for appropriate Level of Care and monitor observation stays
• Educate physicians and committees on utilization and documentation best practices
• Lead daily huddles, complex case conferences, and peer education
• Chair the Utilization Management Committee on a quarterly basis
• Manage payer denials, including peer-to-peer reviews
• Partner with CDI/HIM teams to improve documentation quality
• Partner with administration in reducing financial risks associated with denials as a result of unnecessary or preventable services and extended lengths of stay

• Must be board certified in a specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
• Experience as a physician leader in a large system/hospital/integrated delivery system or leader of a large department preferred
• Reputation as an excellent clinician with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a hospital setting
• Strong communicator, respected among peers
• Data-driven mindset with measurable impact on outcomes
• Organized, collaborative, and effective with time management

• Competitive compensation package including performance incentive
• Encouraged time off with coverage provided
• Generous benefit package including 401(k) match, CME, health, and PTO benefits
• Relocation assistance provided
• Ongoing training with access to personal performance metrics
• Cost coverage for National Physician Advisor Prep Course & Certification Exam
• Access to a wide network of other non-clinical physician leaders and experts in the field

If you are interested in a non-clinical, leadership role and have a desire to live in the greater sunny Phoenix, AZ area, then I would love to discuss this rare leadership opportunity with you. You can contact me, Chad Dunn via phone or text at  or by email at  I look forward to working with you!