What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospitalist Physician position at Sound Physicians?

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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