Dignity Health
Location
Stockton, CA | United States
Job description
Overview
St. Josephs Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Josephs Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael is a not for profit fully accredited regional hospital with 395 beds a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care comprehensive cancer services and women and childrens services including neonatal intensive care. St. Josephs is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton California. Nationally recognized as a quality lead St. Josephs is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
The Physician Advisor plays a critical role in promoting evidence-based standards of medical care while maintaining appropriate utilization of Hospital resources. Emphasis is on facilitating communication between the Department of Care Coordination, Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, and Administration regarding systems-based practice, regulatory and quality considerations 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; and advocating for, supporting, and enhancing the clinical credibility of the Department of Care Coordination's utilization and compliance activities. The Physician Advisor may report directly to the VP Medical Affairs, Chief Medical Officer, or the Service Area Chief Physician Executive as determined by either the Hospital President or the Service Area SVP of Operations. Physician shall participate in an annual performance evaluation using performance metrics adopted by Hospital.
Shows a proactive willingness to engage in ambiguous or conflict situations
Respects physicians and strives to work collaboratively with the medical staff.
After reviewing the Job Description, HR policies, UR Plan and other Case Management related documents, discusses expectations of the role with the accountable executive, administrators and the Case Management administrator.
Communication courses such as "Crucial Conversations".
Review current legal, ethical, medical by-laws and regulatory parameters that influence the organization, as well as the systems and staff in place to address them.
Articulates case management as a specialty process in itself that reflects national standards of care.
With the Director of Case Management, Executive Lead and Medical Staff Leadership, provides input, reviews and evaluates the organization-wide case management program
Part of a physician team responsible for daily availability for rounds and / or other daily case management and utilization review activities.
Advises medical staff in and facilitates case management and utilization review communication with the medical staff.
Fosters environment of caring and compassion.
Effectively meets customer needs; builds productive customer relationships; takes responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
At least 5 years experience practicing medicine in a recognized hospital or office environment
CA Physician license
Preferred
Pay Range
$84.61 - $135.38 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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