Medical Director Physician

Join Tenet Healthcare as a Physician Advisor and Drive Meaningful Change (ON SITE) Come to Goodyear, Arizona and take your career to the next level! Tenet Healthcare is seeking a board certified, physician to join our leadership team. This is an ON-SITE, full-time position. While experience as a PA is preferred, candidates with a strong desire to succeed will be considered. In this pivotal role, youll influence utilization management, documentation integrity, and physician education to improve patient care and hospital performance. What Youll Do

• 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 quarterly
• 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

What Were Looking For

• Experience as a physician leader in a large system/hospital/integrated delivery system or leader of a large department
• MD or DO with current Arizona license or ability to attain
• Board certified in specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
• 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
• On-site, full-time presence

Why Phoenix?

• Affordable Cost of Living: Enjoy a cost of living that remains competitive compared to many large metropolitan areas, along with a strong job market and excellent opportunities for long-term financial growth.
• Year-Round Sunshine: Experience over 300 days of sunshine each year, making it easy to enjoy outdoor activities and an active lifestyle throughout every season.
• Outdoor Recreation: Explore the breathtaking Sonoran Desert with endless opportunities for hiking, biking, golf, rock climbing, and nearby lakes. Popular destinations such as Camelback Mountain, South Mountain Park, and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve are just minutes away.
• Vibrant Dining & Culture: Discover a dynamic culinary scene, professional sports, museums, performing arts, and year-round festivals. From Downtown Phoenix to Old Town Scottsdale, the region offers exceptional dining, shopping, and entertainment.
• Quality Education: Access highly regarded public, private, and charter schools, as well as nationally recognized colleges and universities throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.
• Welcoming Community: Enjoy diverse neighborhoods, family-friendly communities, and one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan areas with a strong sense of opportunity and connection.
• Convenient Travel: Take advantage of easy domestic and international travel through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, one of the busiest and most accessible airports in the country.
• Balanced Living: Phoenix offers an exceptional blend of professional opportunity, outdoor adventure, modern amenities, and year-round sunshinemaking it an ideal destination for physician leaders seeking career growth and an outstanding quality of life.

What We Offer

• 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 PA Prep Course & Certification Exam
• Connection to the best experts across Tenets expansive hospital network

For immediate consideration, please submit CV