Physician Advisor Jobs

Explore physician advisor jobs for experienced physicians who help healthcare organizations align high-quality patient care with sound clinical and operational decisions. Physician advisors bring medical expertise to utilization management, care coordination, clinical documentation, and regulatory compliance. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including roles at hospitals, health systems, and other healthcare organizations.

What Does a Physician Advisor Do?

Physician advisors work with physicians, nurses, case managers, and administrative teams to support appropriate levels of care and effective use of healthcare resources. Depending on the organization, responsibilities may include reviewing admissions and continued stays, advising on medical necessity, supporting clinical documentation improvement, and helping resolve payer denials and appeals. They may also educate clinical teams on relevant policies and communicate clinical findings to operational stakeholders.

Common Physician Advisor Responsibilities

  • Assess medical necessity and level-of-care decisions using clinical judgment and applicable criteria.
  • Collaborate with utilization management, case management, and clinical documentation improvement teams.
  • Support responses to payer denials, appeals, and coverage disputes.
  • Promote accurate, complete clinical documentation and compliant reimbursement practices.
  • Advise on care coordination, length of stay, and appropriate resource utilization.
  • Help develop policies, workflows, and physician education programs.

Qualifications for Physician Advisor Jobs

Employers commonly seek a physician with an active medical license and clinical experience; board certification and experience in utilization review, hospital medicine, or clinical documentation improvement may also be preferred. Strong candidates combine clinical credibility with clear communication, analytical thinking, and familiarity with healthcare regulations and payer processes. Requirements vary by employer, so review each listing for specific credentials, experience, and schedule expectations.

Find Physician Advisor Opportunities

Browse physician advisor jobs on Ladders to discover professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, qualifications, and work arrangements to find roles that match your clinical background and career goals. New listings and compensation details vary, so check individual job postings for the most current information.

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$170K - $210K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $110K *

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Pennsylvania, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $230K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $187K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$308K - $369K *

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Berkeley, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

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Oakland, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

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Emeryville, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

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Palo Alto, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

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Menlo Park, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

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San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

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Sunnyvale, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

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San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$166K - $200K *

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Philadelphia, PARemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$253K - $302K *

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Chevy Chase, MDRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$192K - $288K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$211K - $252K *

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Atlanta, GARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$233K - $279K *

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Wake Forest, NCRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$211K - $252K *

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Atlanta, GARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$253K - $302K *

Lead a diverse patient panel, managing acute and chronic care while collaborating with teams. Elevate your clinical skills through continuous learning and supervision of colleagues, ensuring high-qual...

Bethesda, MDRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $300K *

Shape the future of market operations by developing strategies, overseeing product management, and leading a team to enhance member and provider engagement while ensuring compliance and profitability...

Ohio, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $188K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$274K - $328K *

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Kirkland, WARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$274K - $309K *

Transform patient care by managing diverse needs, conducting visits, and collaborating with teams. Engage in continuous learning and utilize your clinical training while supervising colleagues in a su...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a physician advisor?question toggle

    A physician advisor is a licensed physician who applies clinical expertise to support decisions involving medical necessity, utilization management, care coordination, clinical documentation, and payer reviews.

  • What does a physician advisor do in a hospital?question toggle

    In a hospital, a physician advisor may review admissions and continued stays, consult with care teams on appropriate levels of care, support denial appeals, and help improve documentation and compliance.

  • What qualifications are typically required for physician advisor jobs?question toggle

    Employers generally require a medical degree and an active physician license. Many prefer board certification and experience in clinical practice, utilization review, hospital medicine, or clinical documentation improvement. Specific requirements differ by role.

  • How much do physician advisors earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check each listing for its stated salary range.

  • Where can I find physician advisor jobs paying $100K or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for physician advisor openings and review listings for compensation, qualifications, responsibilities, and work arrangements.