Hospitalist Physician at Sound Physicians summary:
The Medical Director of Advisory Services at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV, plays a pivotal role in enhancing healthcare delivery through utilization management and compliance. This position involves leading a team of physician advisors to improve clinical documentation and drive hospital performance while collaborating with various departments. With a focus on community health and a commitment to professional growth, the position offers a balance between impactful work and personal well-being.
Join Our Marshall Health System, St. Mary s Medical Center s Team as a Medical Director of Advisory Services - A Role Designed for You At St. Mary s Medical Center in Huntington, WV, we are dedicated to improving the care of our local community. If you re looking for a role that supports professional growth while directly impacting the health of the people we serve, we'd love to talk. Join a team where your expertise in utilization management, compliance, and clinical documentation will help shape the future of healthcare in this region.
People First at St. Mary s Medical Center Local Team Collaboration:
- Join our 23 Sound-employed onsite physician advisors who collaborate with 39 onsite physician advisors employed directly by the hospitals we support as part of the nationwide Physician Advisory team.
- Our team is spread across several states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Kentucky, and West Virginia, working within partner hospitals to enhance services.
- We lead utilization management (UM) efforts, clinical documentation improvement (CDI), and regulatory compliance. Our role is to drive hospital performance improvement, such as length of stay, readmissions, and enhanced documentation.
Qualifications:
- Board certification is required.
- Experience in utilization management, compliance, or clinical documentation improvement preferred.
- Strong leadership, education, and collaboration skills.
Practice in the Heart of the Community Flexible Scheduling:
- Our typical schedule runs Monday Friday, with no evening calls or weekends for a work-life balance that benefits our team and the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- As a Physician Advisor, you ll lead efforts to improve regulatory compliance, documentation, and utilization of hospital resources.
- Collaborate closely with case management, clinical documentation improvement, and revenue cycle leadership teams to identify and address performance improvement opportunities.
- Provide one-on-one and group education to medical staff and support efforts to reduce payer denials.
- Offer timely and effective consultations to physicians, hospital staff, and coding specialists.
Living and Working in Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington, West Virginia, is a vibrant city with a high quality of life. Home to Marshall University, Cabell Huntington Hospital, and St. Mary's Medical Center, it's a hub for education and healthcare. The revitalized downtown features Pullman Square, great shopping, dining, and live entertainment. With safe neighborhoods, top-rated schools, and 11 public parks offering hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation, Huntington offers the perfect balance of culture and community.
Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact St. Mary s Medical Center-Centered Care:
Our focus is always on putting patients first and ensuring that we enhance the quality of care for the people of Huntington and surrounding areas. As a Physician Advisor, you'll help improve patient outcomes and streamline processes to benefit the entire community.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with matching contributions and paid malpractice insurance.
- Annual CME allowance and paid malpractice and tail coverage.
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