Physician Advisor - Des Moines (on-site) - $50,000Bonus

MercyOne is seeking a

dynamic, board-certified Physician with Inpatient experience for a

newly opened but established role as a Physician Advisor

• . The ideal candidate will have served on Hospital

committees or strong working knowledge of CMS and commercial

insurance regulations. The Physician Advisor must possess a

team-building mindset and a collaborative approach to decision

making. MercyOne offers a competitive base

salary plus nonproduction incentives, paid malpractice, and a 403B

match.

Essential

Job Details :

Lead physician-driven

clinical resource utilization program, and work with MercyOne

Leadership team to design interventions when necessary

Review cases to determine appropriate level of

care based on medical necessity, and apply regulatory, health plan,

and clinical guidelines in the review of denials

Serve as a resource for physicians regarding

medical necessity, level of care, and clinical documentation

Foster effective communication between members

of the care team

Establish and maintain

peer-to-peer protocol

Establish peer-to-peer

protocol

This is an onsite position

MercyOne Central

Iowa operates four not-for-profit, Catholic medical

centers, as well as two specialty hospitals, providing a total of

965 licensed beds.

With

more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of more than 1,000

physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa

is one of Iowas largest employers. MercyOne Medical Group

clinic systems, made up of more than 50 primary care, pediatric,

internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Dallas,

Polk and Warren counties. MercyOne Central Iowa

has several additional ministries including Mercy

College of Health Sciences, MercyOne Des Moines Foundation,

MercyOne Health & Fitness Center and MercyOne Population Health

Service Organization. MercyOne has long history in training the

next generation of Physicians. MercyOne

sponsors residencies in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, General

Surgery and Psychiatry. Additionally, MercyOne offers a Cardiology

Fellowship as well as numerous educational opportunities for

Medical Students. In addition, 14 of Iowas community hospitals -

from Bloomfield and Webster City to Greenfield and beyond - have

chosen to affiliate with MercyOne Central Iowa.

Through contracted relationships, MercyOne

provides management and support services to these

community hospitals, who work together to share best practices and

process improvements, improve quality and service, and lower the

cost of care. MercyOne Central Iowa is a

member of MercyOne, which was founded in 1998.

The MercyOne system has more than 20,000

colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.

Greater Des Moines is

consistently ranked nationally among the best places to live with a

low cost of living and strong job market. It is also known for

top-notch schools, clean and safe neighborhoods. Spend Saturdays at

the nationally-renowned Downtown Farmers' Market and

afternoons strolling in the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Bike to the

job you love and come home to the community of friends and family.

Enjoy abundant trails for walking, running and biking. Cultural

events, music and art festivals, the Iowa State Fair and Iowa Cubs

games at Principal Park are just a few attractions Des Moines has

to offer. This is a place where culture flourishes and

opportunities can grow, where a work / life balance can be achieved,

where education is unmatched and award-winning arts and

entertainment is always just around the corner. Live life without

compromise in a city with no limits. For more of what Des Moines

has to offer check out and

To learn more contact : Roger McMahon, Regional Director, Physician

Recruitment (515) 358-6923 rmcmahon@mercydesmoines.org