Physician Advisor needed in Lakewood, CA

Lakewood Regional Medical Center is proud to be an integral part of the surrounding community. From orthopedics to cardiac care to urology, we have received many designations for quality care. Although we appreciate these prestigious honors, we are most honored by the opportunity to serve you and your loved ones. We are committed to finding new ways to improve and make our hospital the best place for patients, physicians, and employees. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you, and we are here any time you need help. We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

Physician Advisor Position Summary:

Responsible for medical staff leadership to the Utilization Management Committee (UMC) and the Case Management (CM) and Health Information Management (HIM)/Clinical Documentation Improvement Departments.
Leads and promotes processes for patients to receive medically necessary and high quality care throughout the continuum of care. Stays abreast of professional best practices and community standards of care. Assists Administration in reducing financial risks associated with denials that are due to providing medically unnecessary or preventable services and extended length of stays.

Physician Advisor Part Time Days candidate will possess the following education, licenses/certifications, and experience:

Education

Doctor of Medicine Degree (M. D. ) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree (D. O.). Prefer advanced degree in Business and/or Health Care Administration.

Experience

2 years in a physician leadership role. Prefer Utilization Management and hospital committee chair. Prefer demonstrated ability to work in a collegial role with members of the medical staff and to engage in education to hospital medical staff. Prefer successfully conducted physician to physician discussions with payers.

Certifications

Current State MD or DO License and an ABMS (American Board of Medical Specialties) Certification.

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Compensation:

$123.65 - $185.47 per hour

Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an employee’s qualifications, experience and personal productivity.

 Lakewood Regional Medical Center, a 172-bed acute care community hospital in Lakewood, California, has been serving the medical of the surrounding communities since 1972.  Lakewood Regional Medical Center provides quality medical and surgical services and programs including, cardiology, bariatrics (surgical weight loss management), orthopedics and emergency care.

Awards & Distinctions

• 2008 UnitedHealth Premium® Specialty Centers for Cardiovascular Surgery and Interventional Cardiology
• CIGNA 2008 Centers of Excellence for Angioplasty,Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Total Hip Replacement and Stroke
• CIGNA 2008 quality designations for Angioplasty,Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Heart Failure, Total Hip Replacement, Adult Pneumonia and Stroke

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.