Physician Advisor

Overview RWJBarnabas Health is seeking Physician Advisors throughout New Jersey. The Physician Advisor will form a collaborative partnership with local and corporate administration, the medical staff, and the case management department leadership. This partnership will provide a comprehensive clinical resource management program that includes utilization management, progression of care management, social work services, and complex discharge planning. Physician Advisors will be required to work onsite at their designated campus and work per diem clinical shifts in their boarded specialty. Responsibilities Establishing and maintaining a standardized practice for Physician Advisor Services: Throughput/Length of Stay Observation Hours Next Site of Care planning Leading multidisciplinary rounds Participates in the review and development of medical guidelines and policies geared toward quality and efficiency of care Performance Metrics Meets Defined Length of Stay Goals Medicare LOS to align with Geometric/Arithmetic Benchmarks Commercial LOS Meets Organizational Goals for Hours in Observation Meets Goals related to Next Site of Care Qualifications Board Certified/Board Eligible (Internal Medicine Preferred) Valid NJ License 2+ years of Clinical Practice Experience Previous Utilization Management Experience in Acute Care Setting Prior leadership experience required CHCQM certified Knowledge of CMS Regulations and Knowledge of Nationally Accepted Guidelines such as MCG and InterQual Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills Proficient Computer Skills Strong Organizational Skills with Ability to Multi-task and Set Priorities Additional Information RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization. We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including: Medical/Dental/Vision plans 401 (k) PTO Short- & Long-Term Disability Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement If you are interested in learning more about this position or wish to apply directly, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr RWJBarnabas Health