
Job Information
Ascension Health Physician Advisor in Baltimore, Maryland
Details
Department : Case Management
Schedule: Full Time | Hybrid (frequently on site)
Facility: Ascension St. Agnes Hospital
Location: Baltimore, MD
Salary: $203,985.600 - $346,798.400
This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) for Primary Care and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type .
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.
Responsibilities
Position Highlights:
Ascension St. Agnes is looking for a Physician Advisor to join our team. We are looking for a Physician with at least 5 years of recent experience in a hospital setting, preferably with some Physician Advisory/Utilization Management work experince. This position reports to the local Chief Medical Officer. If you are ready to join a talented group of physicians apply today!
Responsibilities:
Provide medical direction in the care management, clinical documentation improvement, coding, quality and/or compliance process.
Review medical records of identified patients to assist with the level of care and length of stay determination.
Assist and manage the denial management process.
Review and offer suggestions related to resources and service management.
Provide education to physicians and other clinicians on regulatory requirements, appropriate utilization of alternate levels of care, community resources and end of life care.
Develop strategy and processes to reduce denials and audits.
Assist with appeals.
Utilize hospital data sources to identify & analyze patterns of over or under-utilization of services, quality metrics and makes recommendations towards achievement of those goals.
About Ascension Saint Agnes:
Saint Agnes is a part of Ascension, a non-profit Catholic based institution. With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, Ascension Medical Group is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.
251-bed full-service teaching hospital with residency programs in a number of medical and surgical specialties
Sponsors both J1 and H1B Visas
Offers emergency as well as a variety of inpatient and outpatient services. That is in addition to our Six Institutes that focus in the areas of Cancer, Orthopedics and Spine, Cardiovascular, Women and Children, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery.
About The Area:
Baltimoreans have a lot to love about Baltimore with its famous crab cakes, major sports teams -the Orioles (MLB baseball) and the Ravens (NFL football), its beautiful historic harbor, diverse historical sites with three centuries of history, more than 130 attractions, museums, and performing arts groups. Baltimore promises something for everyone
Saint Agnes is located under a mile from I-95, with fast and easy access to Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, and NYC.
Saint Agnes is nestled between the city of Baltimore and surrounding suburban areas. There is access to city life for the young or young-at-heart. Many of our physicians live in the suburbs/neighboring counties which offer lots of space and Nationally recognized Blue Ribbon Schools.
Besides its great education, there are home-buying incentives for Baltimore residents. There are many incentive programs for homebuyers, homeowners, and renters that are managed by different city departments or nonprofits making relocation options easy
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD), or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), or Doctor of Optometry (OD), or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.
Additional Preferences
No additional preferences.
Why Join Our Team
Ascension Saint Agnes in Baltimore, Maryland operates a full-service, 254-bed teaching hospital, the Ascension Saint Agnes Medical Group, Ascension Saint Agnes Imaging Center and Ascension Saint Agnes Foundation. As an associate, you will be a part of a team that is committed to providing a place of respect and inclusion for all associates, as well as a rich learning environment with countless opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.
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