What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Advisor Hospital Admin Full Time Days position at DMC Receiving Hospital?
DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, Michigan’s first Level I Trauma Center, helped pioneer the evolution of emergency medicine and currently has one of the busiest and most well-equipped emergency departments anywhere. The first and largest verified burn center in the state is at Receiving, and it is one of only 43 in the nation. Receiving also offers the state’s leading 24/7 hyperbaric oxygen program, Metro Detroit’s first certified primary stroke center, and the nationally recognized and accredited DMC Rosa Parks Geriatric Center of Excellence.
Summary Description
Provides consultation services to the assigned department consistent with the policies and standard of DMC and sound medical practice.
Performs duties consistent with all applicable accrediting agencies, third party payor requirements and professional ethics. Works cooperatively with the department personnel, physicians and other personnel, prepares appropriate documentation of services provided and participates in assignments from third party payors.
1. Performs concurrent review of medical records for causes which fail to meet criteria for admission or continued stay.
2. Exercises clinical judgment to over-ride screening criteria and approve admission or continued stay.
3. Performs all duties and responsibilities required of a physician in assessing quality and cost effective care in accordance with accepted medical standards and protocol.
4. Collaborates effectively with department staff, other physicians and other personnel consistent with professional medical standards.
5. Adheres to all applicable professional, ethical, and legal standards in the performance of duties.
6. Prepares timely and accurate charts and forms to document services provided as prescribed by the department.
7. Completes documentation as required by third party payors.
8. Participates in development, implementation and evaluation of utilization review programs. Participates in meeting department, fiscal and operational goals.
9. Maintains and enhances professional expertise through a personal development program of education/organizational activities.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
1. Current licensure as a M.D. or D.O. in the State of Michigan.
2. Meets all qualifications as defined in the Medical Staff by-laws.
3. Board eligible or certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine or Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Practice.
4. Board certification preferred.
5. Two years of experience in a physician leadership role.
Skills Required
1. Interpersonal skills to communicate and coordinate effectively with physicians, administration, nursing staff and other ancillary and professional staff.
2. Clinical expertise to care for patients with a variety of medical conditions.
3. Board eligible or certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine or Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Practice.
4. Board certification preferred.
