Physician Advisor

Job Title

PRN (Remote) Physician Advisor

Job Description

Ascension in Austin, TX is looking for a PRN (Remote) Physician Advisor to join our team. We are looking for a Physician with at least 5 years of recent work experience in a hospital setting (Adult Medicine Hospitialist experience preferred), preferably with some Physician Advisory/ Utilization Management work experience. If you are ready to join a talented group of physicians apply today!

Call structure: no call

Employed position within a nonprofit health system

Current/Active Texas license preferred

Board Certified or Board Eligible Physician

Review medical records of identified patients to assist with the level of care determination.

Assist and manage the denial management process with peer-to-peer discussions and appeal reviews.

Provide education to physicians and other clinicians on regulatory requirements, appropriate utilization of alternate levels of care, community resources, clinical documentation improvement, coding, quality and/or compliance processes.

Develop strategy and processes to reduce denials and audits.

Utilize hospital data sources to identify & analyze patterns of over or under-utilization of services, quality metrics and collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to help achieve those goals.

Review and offer suggestions related to resources and service management.

About the Practice

Serving a population of over 1 million people

Integrated referral network

Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

Physician-led, collaborative culture

Long-term practice stability

National network with local autonomy

Mission-centered care rooted in service

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Why Join Our Team?

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.