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Hackensack Meridian Health lists this Chief Physician Advisor opportunity in neptune, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Jersey Shore University Medical Center (JSUMC) is seeking an experienced physician leader for the pivotal role of Chief Physician Advisor. This is a 100% administrative position reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer, designed for a strategic leader passionate about optimizing hospital performance.
As the Chief Physician Advisor, you will be the hospital's foremost expert on care progression, documentation integrity, and utilization management. You will integrate clinical operations, data analytics, and payer strategy to drive measurable improvements in a large, tertiary academic medical center. This is a unique opportunity to shape clinical operations, mentor a dedicated team, and leverage cutting-edge technology to make a significant impact on patient care and hospital performance.
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Key Responsibilities:
Provide Senior Leadership: Serve as the primary advisor to the CMO, lead the JSUMC Physician Advisor team, and oversee Utilization Review to align strategies with hospital-wide quality, safety, and financial goals.
Drive Clinical & Financial Optimization: Masterfully oversee Utilization Management (UM), Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI), and denial prevention to improve throughput, reduce length of stay, and ensure accurate reimbursement.
Innovate with Technology: Champion the use of advanced informatics, including Epic-enhanced dashboards, predictive analytics, and AI-supported tools to enhance documentation and coding accuracy.
Lead and Educate: Develop and implement a robust education curriculum for medical staff, residents, and APPs, fostering a culture of compliance and documentation excellence.
Required Qualifications:
Physician (MD or DO) licensed in New Jersey
Minimum of 10 years of hospital-based clinical experience
Demonstrated expertise in Utilization Management, Clinical Documentation, or Case Management
Strong knowledge of CMS regulations (including the Two-Midnight Rule)
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience as a Physician Advisor or Medical Director in UM/CDI
Experience with Epic and AI-enabled UM/CDI tools
Formal performance improvement training
HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration please contact:
Ashley Strac
Physician Recruiter
Email:
Phone:
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The minimum base salary for this position is $430,000. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good-faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
Specialization : Area of specialization and sub-specialization.
Labor Market Data : Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience : Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.
Leadership : Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.
Education and Certifications : Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications.
Productivity : Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction.
Skills : Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. xxzpjkt The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.
Worksite address
neptune, NJ, 07753, US
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