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RWJBarnabas Health is Seeking a Regional Physician Advisor in Northern NJ

RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated health system in NJ, is currently seeking a Regional Physician Advisor – Northern Region for full-time employment.

The Regional Physician Advisor provides oversight and leadership to the RWJBH Physician Advisor team and utilization/resource management areas of case management in their region. This position reports to the Chief of Hospitalist Medicine. The Regional Physician Advisor will form a collaborative partnership with local and corporate administration, the medical staff, and the case management department leadership. This partnership will provide a comprehensive clinical resource management program that includes utilization management, progression of care management, social work services, and complex discharge planning. 

Responsibilities:

• Establishing and maintaining a standardized practice for Physician Advisor Services with respect to:
  • Throughput/Length of Stay
  • Observation Hours
  • Next Site of Care planning
  • Leading multidisciplinary rounds
• Mentoring, coaching, and training Physician Advisors and Utilization Review Coordinators/Care Coordinators to review cases for medical necessity
• Participates in helping to review and develop medical guidelines and policies geared toward quality and efficiency of care
• Hold monthly meeting with all Physician Advisors in the system to ensure standardization of Physician Advisor Services
• In collaboration with Service Line Executive team, responsible for interviewing and hiring Physician Advisors for their region
• Works as the Physician Advisor at one of the sites in his/her/their region

Performance Metrics:

• Meets Defined Length of Stay Goals
  • Medicare LOS to align with Geometric/Arithmetic Benchmarks
  • Commercial LOS
• Meets Organizational Goals for Hours in Observation
• Meets Goals related to Next Site of Care

Qualifications:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible and Valid NJ License
• Minimum of 5 years of Clinical Practice Experience
• Previous Utilization Management Experience in Acute Care Setting
• Prior leadership experience required
• CHCQM certified
• Knowledge of CMS Regulations and Knowledge of Nationally Accepted Guidelines such as MCG and InterQual
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Proficient Computer Skills
• Strong Organizational Skills with Ability to Multi-task and Set Priorities.

If you are interested in learning more about this position or wish to apply directly, please contact us at Meghan.Ryan@rwjbh.org.

Additional Information:

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401 (k)
• PTO
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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About RWJBarnabas Health

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RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, treating over 3 million patients a year. 

The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Souther...n Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH in New Brunswick and Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and four accountable care organizations.

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s second largest private employer – with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns – and routinely captures national awards for its outstanding quality and safety.

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