Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Physician Advisor to join DHR Health located in Edinburg, Texas.
DHR Health has evolved into a 600-bed general acute care hospital, supported by a medical staff of over 700 physicians across 75 specialties. Our mission is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our community with a steadfast commitment to excellence: prioritizing every patient, every encounter, evert time.
We are proud to serve as the first Level I Trauma Center in the region catering to the lower Rio Grande Valley and patients from across Hidalgo County, encompassing McAllen, Mission, and Pharr. Our range of services includes emergency, stroke, and heart care.
The Rio Grande Valley (RGV) is experiencing significant growth, positioning itself as one of the most affordable places to live in the state.
The RGV presents a blend of opportunities and attractions:
- Enjoy a warm year-round atmosphere.
- Experience small-town living with big city conveniences.
- Explore a market for low-cost housing.
- Benefit from a range of educational institutions, including the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Texas Southmost College, Texas Technical College, South Texas College, RGV College, and outstanding IDEA public schools.
- Discover popular visitor attractions like South Padre Island, Space X launch site, Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlet Mall, Gladys Porter Zoo, Quinta Mazatlan, and more!
The Physician Advisor plays a critical role in promoting evidence-based standards of medical care while maintaining appropriate utilization of hospital resources. The emphasis is on facilitating communication between the Department, Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, and Administration regarding systems-based practice, regulatory and quality consideration in the delivery of medical care. The Physician Advisor plays a key role in the following: advocating for the best and most efficient care for hospital patients; removing barriers to care; working with attending physicians to facilitate the care of the patient. The Physician Advisor will report directly to the Hospital Chief Medical Officer, Chief Executive Officer or their designees.
We offer a competitive compensation package.
Qualifications
- MD or DO required.
- Unrestricted license in field of practice in the state of Texas required.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Physician Advisor preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice in Hospital Medicine required.
- Experience in performing Peer to Peer Reviews, preferred.
- Broad-based knowledge regarding clinical knowledge in Hospital Medicine.
- Broad knowledge base with trust and respect of medical staff physicians.
- In-depth knowledge of CMS regulations, including understanding of the 2-midnight rule.
- Utilization management experience and knowledge.
- Education in quality and utilization management through continuing medical education programs and self-study.
- Knowledge of and practical use of good business English, spelling, arithmetic, practices and the ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal skills.
- Should be eligible or become eligible to get certified by the American College of Physician Advisor Certification (ACPA-C) within 3 months of hiring.