Temple University

PHYSICIAN ADVISOR (FT; 40hrs/wk) - Temple University Hospital

Temple University$200K — $250K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Doctorate degree in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine is required.
  • Strong knowledge of Interqual Criteria Set and hospital reimbursement systems.
  • Experience in handling second and third level appeals processes.
  • Direct experience as an expert witness is essential.
  • Background in a managed care environment is required.
  • Previous Administrative Leadership role is preferred.
  • Must possess a valid PA Medical Physician License or PA Osteopathic Physician License.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical expertise to the Clinical Analysis and appeals team.
  • Serve as a physician advisor for medical necessity appeals.
  • Act as a resource for regulatory and revenue cycle denial processes.
  • Oversee utilization review for all PAMA cases and UM denials.
  • Guide the appeals processes for hospital activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at a nationally respected teaching hospital.
  • Exposure to a diverse patient base from local and international communities.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge research and education.
Full Job Description
Provides clinical expertise and guidance to Clinical Analysis and appeals team. Acts as the physician advisor for medical necessity appeals and for the Pennsylvania Medical assistance (PAMA) utilization reviews. Acts as a physician resource for the regulatory and revenue cycle denial and appeals processes for hospital activity, including utilization review for all PAMA cases, all UM denials and appeals. Education Doctorate Degree Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine Required Experience General Experience and strong working knowledge of the Interqual Criteria Set and hospital reimbursement systems Required General Experience in a role dealing with Second and Third level appeals processes including direct experience with being an expert witness Required General Experience in a managed care environment Required General Experience in an Administrative Leadership role Preferred Licenses PA Medical Physician License Required or PA Osteopathic Physician Required

Temple University Hospital is a nationally respected teaching hospital on Temple University's bustling Health Sciences Center campus. The hospital provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services both basic and complex to patients from around the corner, across the country and around the world. As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, the hospital provides a dynamic environment for high-quality care, teaching, and cutting edge research.

About Temple University

Temple University is a public research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The university was founded in 1884 and has since grown to become one of the largest universities in the United States. Temple University offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across a variety of fields including business, education, engineering, law, medicine, and the arts. The university is known for its strong research programs and has been recognized as a top-tier research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Temple University is committed to providing its students with a high-quality education and preparing them for success in their chosen careers.
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