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Medical Director Job in San Antonio, Texas

Physician Advisor Opportunity in San Antonio, TX

Company:Tenet Healthcare

Profession/Specialty:Medical Director

Location:San Antonio, Texas, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Pay Type:Annual Salary

Job Description

Join Tenet Healthcare as a Physician Advisor and Drive Meaningful Change (ON SITE)

Come to San Antonio, TX 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, you’ll influence utilization management, documentation integrity, and physician education to improve patient care and hospital performance.


What You’ll 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 say

What We’re 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 Texas 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

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 Tenet’s expansive hospital network

About the Area

  • No state income tax
  • The city is projected to welcome 1.1 million new residents by 2040 and demographically represents what the US will look like in the future.
  • Professional sports — San Antonio Spurs (NBA), San Antonio Missions baseball (MiLB), San Antonio FC soccer (USL), San Antonio Brahmas (XFL), and the annual Stock Show & Rodeo.

For immediate consideration, please submit CV.

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.

 
 

 

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About Baptist Health System in San Antonio

Home to some of the area's most highly respected and experienced physicians, Baptist Health System has proudly served the healthcare needs of our community with a mission of excellence and integrity for over a century.

Why we live here

A city rich in history, bursting with culture, and booming with modern attractions, San Antonio invites residents and visitors to discover what's old and explore what's new.   From our spectacular parks and green spaces, to festive seasonal events, to local shopping, dining, and drinking, we have it all. The Alamo, an 18th-century Spanish mission preserved as a museum, marks an infamous battle for Texan independence from Mexico.   Following the San Antonio River, the miles-long River Walk is a landmark pedestrian promenade lined with cafés and shops.   Get a bird's-eye view of the city from Hemisfair Park's 750-ft Tower of the Americas.  Explore a variety of museums, enjoy the symphony or theater, celebrate during Fiesta, or catch a Spurs game.   There is something for everyone!

  • No state income tax 
  • The city is projected to welcome 1.1 million new residents by 2040 and demographically represents what the US will look like in the future
  • Professional sports - San Antonio Spurs (NBA), San Antonio Missions baseball (MiLB), San Antonio FC soccer (USL), San Antonio Brahmas (XFL), and the annual Stock Show & Rodeo
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