Physician Advisor

Job TitleAscension in Austin, TX is looking for a PRN (Remote) Physician Advisor to join our team.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Physician with at least 5 years of recent work experience in a hospital setting (Adult Medicine Hospitalist 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 callWeekday and some weekend coverage may be required on PRN basisCurrent/Active Texas license preferredEmployed position within a nonprofit health systemBoard Certified or Board Eligible PhysicianReview 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 PracticeServing a population of over 1 million peopleIntegrated referral networkPart of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health systemWhy Physicians Choose AscensionPhysician-led, collaborative cultureLong-term practice stabilityNational network with local autonomyMission-centered care rooted in serviceWhat You Will NeedLicensure / 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 EmployerAscension 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.BenefitsPaid 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 communityBenefit 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.