Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is seeking a Physician Advisor/UM Medical Director to join a strong leadership team promoting high-value care in Burbank, California. This is an opportunity to facilitate and further develop strong collaborative and positive mutually supported relationships between the medical center and its physicians to improve clinical quality, resource utilization and increase value while maintaining and improving our mission outcomes. You will work closely with the physician leadership, the Director of Care Management, and executive leadership; in particular the CMO, CNO, and CFO to achieve these means.
Other principal responsibilities of the role shall be to provide clinical expertise to Care Management in the form of strategic partnership as well as in the addressing of escalations that include admission status determinations, delays in discharge and the providing of clinical input for denial management.
This is an opportunity to be on the forefront of healthcare leadership as part of one of the largest and strongest mission-driven medical organizations on the West Coast.
- MD or DO from accredited program required
- 3+ years of medical group management experience required
- Must have working knowledge of utilization management and review essential to operations management and to clinical improvement
- Must have an understanding of the dynamics of health care industry and its effects on all stakeholders
- Ability to develop and maintain strong, effective relationships with the medical staff, Board of Trustees, and hospital management required
- Ability to effectively communicate with, motivate, and assist medical staff leadership to adhere to utilization management, clinical documentation, and other legal/regulatory requirements
- Monday to Friday schedule, no travel - must work on-site at PSJMC in Burbank
- Compensation is between $325,000 and $380,000 per year
- Full benefits including health, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, CME and more
The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and may include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, hospital/ED call stipends, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. In addition, providers typically receive a CME allowance and other benefits offered by their medical group employer. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.
Where You'll Work Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, a 466-bed facility, has established high standards of excellence, receiving multiple five-star ratings from a leading national ratings organization. Providence Saint Joseph services include the free-standing Disney Family Cancer Center, Stroke Center Certification, and STEMI Receiving Center designation for cardiac patients, advanced imaging services, 13 inpatient surgery suites and 29 emergency beds.
Where You'll Live Located in the foothills of the Verdugo Mountains, Burbank is a popular city for young professionals and families. This Los Angeles suburb boasts highly rated public schools and abundant jobs in the entertainment industry. A short drive from Hollywood, Burbank is home to media and film giants Warner Brothers, NBC and Walt Disney Studios. Residents enjoy year-round recreational activities, thanks to hot summers and mild winters.
Who You'll Work For Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.
