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System Director, Physician Advisor Program
System Director, Physician Advisor ProgramHealthEcareers - Client • Livingston, NJ, USA
System Director, Physician Advisor Program

System Director, Physician Advisor Program

HealthEcareers - Client • Livingston, NJ, USA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

System Director, Physician Advisor Program
Reports To: Chief of Hospitalist Medicine
Location: System-Level Position (serving all 12 acute care hospitals within RWJBH)

Position Summary:

The System Director, Physician Advisor Program provides strategic and operational leadership for RWJBH’s Physician Advisor services across all 12 hospitals. This position will form a collaborative partnership with local and corporate administration, medical staff, case management, and other key stakeholders to advance a comprehensive Clinical Resource Management Program, encompassing utilization management, progression of care, social work services, and complex discharge planning.

The System Physician Advisor Director serves as a key clinical leader who ensures efficient and appropriate use of healthcare resources while promoting quality patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility across the system.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Strategy

  • Develop, implement, and oversee a system-wide Physician Advisor Program that aligns with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
  • Partner with hospital leadership, physician advisors, and corporate administration to standardize best practices in utilization management and care progression.
  • Provide system-level leadership for continuous improvement initiatives in care coordination, throughput, and discharge efficiency.
  • Monitor and analyze system performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement in length of stay, denials, and avoidable days.

Clinical Resource Management

  • Support and guide hospital-based physician advisors in conducting utilization reviews, peer-to-peer discussions, and level-of-care determinations.
  • Ensure compliance with CMS regulations, payer requirements, and internal policies related to utilization and medical necessity.
  • Collaborate with case management and social work leadership to optimize workflows for care transitions and complex discharge planning.
  • Promote evidence-based, patient-centered decision-making throughout the continuum of care.

Education & Physician Engagement

  • Provide ongoing education to medical staff, case management teams, and hospital leadership on regulatory updates, clinical documentation, and utilization review processes.
  • Serve as a trusted liaison between physicians, hospital leadership, and payers to resolve utilization and discharge challenges.
  • Develop training programs for new physician advisors and foster professional development opportunities across the system.

Operational Excellence & Reporting

  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for system-wide utilization management and care progression performance.
  • Regularly report outcomes and improvement plans to the Chief of Hospitalist Medicine and executive leadership.
  • Lead and facilitate system committees focused on clinical resource management and care efficiency.
  • Collaborate with quality, finance, and compliance departments to align utilization goals with broader system objectives

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $350,000 to $450,000 per year.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills, and professional experience

How to Apply:

To learn about this and other positions, please contact Alexander Basil, Physician Recruiter at RWJBarnabas Health directly via e-mail alexander.basil@rwjbh.org

Compensation Information:
$350000.00 / Annually - $450000.00 / Annually

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