Physician Advisor

Location: Austin, Texas

Facility Name: Ascension Seton
Schedule: PRN | Remote

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Ascension in Austin, TX is looking for a PRN (Remote) Physician Advisor to join our team. We are looking for a Physician with at least 5 years of recent work experience in a hospital setting (Adult Medicine Hospitalist experience preferred), preferably with some Physician Advisory/ Utilization Management work experience. If you are ready to join a talented group of physicians apply today!

• Call structure: no call
• Weekday and some weekend coverage may be required on PRN basis
• Current/Active Texas license preferred
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible Physician
• Review medical records of identified patients to assist with the level of care determination.
• Assist and manage the denial management process with peer-to-peer discussions and appeal reviews.
• Provide education to physicians and other clinicians on regulatory requirements, appropriate utilization of alternate levels of care, community resources, clinical documentation improvement, coding, quality and/or compliance processes.
• Develop strategy and processes to reduce denials and audits.
• Utilize hospital data sources to identify & analyze patterns of over or under-utilization of services, quality metrics and collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to help achieve those goals.
• Review and offer suggestions related to resources and service management.

About the Practice

• Serving a population of over 1 million people
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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, location and salary range at the time of the offer.