Physician Anesthesiology - Competitive Salary

Job Description Physician Advisor - Physical Medicine | Long Beach, CA (On-Site) Physician Advisor – Physical Medicine in Long Beach, CA: on-site, full-time role for MD/DO with a California license and hospital-based utilization management experience. Join a collaborative healthcare team driving measurable improvements in utilization, length-of-stay (LOS) and patient throughput. Job Details Location: Long Beach, CA 90813 — Southern California; ideal for candidates seeking Long Beach physician advisor jobs and California healthcare roles near Los Angeles. Employment Type: Permanent, Direct Hire Setting: On-site at a major medical center (hospital-based physician advisor role) Start Date: April 20, 2026 (ASAP preferred) Hours: Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,350 – $4,500 Job Requirements / Qualifications Active California Physician (MD or DO) license required Minimum 1 year of experience in a hospital-based or acute care setting; prior physician advisor, utilization review, case management, or physical medicine experience preferred Background in Physical Medicine, PM&R, rehabilitation medicine, or a related specialty Experience with utilization management, medical necessity determinations, and LOS management Strong communication, leadership, and physician engagement skills Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including case management, nursing, care coordination, and administration Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable operating in a high-accountability clinical environment Key Responsibilities Act as clinical liaison between medical staff, care coordination, nursing, utilization review, and hospital administration Review and manage high length-of-stay (LOS) inpatient cases, prioritizing cases >10 days to optimize discharge planning and throughput Support utilization management and make medical necessity determinations in accordance with payer and regulatory guidelines Partner with treating physicians to remove barriers to discharge, coordinate durable medical equipment (DME), and streamline transitions of care Lead initiatives to reduce readmissions, improve inpatient flow, and enhance quality and compliance metrics Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and follow up on action items to ensure timely care progression Review approximately 180 inpatient cases daily to ensure clinical appropriateness, documentation accuracy, and compliance Provide clinical and operational leadership across departments to influence best practices and outcomes for rehabilitation and acute care populations This Long Beach physician advisor position is an excellent opportunity for MDs or DOs with experience in utilization review, acute care, and physical medicine to influence hospital performance and patient outcomes. Apply now to join our healthcare team in Southern California—bring your clinical leadership to a dynamic on-site role. Apply now: Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your physician advisor or utilization management experience. Join our healthcare team today! Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. LI-Onsiteaa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a