As our Physician Advisor at St. Mary Medical Center, you will play a critical role in promoting evidence-based standards of medical care while maintaining appropriate utilization of Hospital resources. This is a cornerstone and highly visible position and you will play a vital role in advocating for the best and most efficient care for Hospital patients, removing barriers to care, working with attending physicians to facilitate care of the patient, and advocating for, supporting, and enhancing the clinical credibility of the Department of Care Coordination's utilization and compliance activities.
In this position, you will facilitate and foster a culture of communication and partnership between the Department of Care Coordination, Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, and Administration regarding systems-based practice, and regulatory and quality considerations in the delivery of medical care. You will report directly to the Chief Medical Officer and participate in an annual performance evaluation using performance metrics adopted by Hospital.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have working knowledge of acute-care Care Coordination, and possess stellar communication and relationship building skills.
We are offering relocation assistance to all hires who meet relocation eligibility requirements.
Additional incentives for this position include an annual performance-based bonus program, annual employer-funded retirement contribution (no employee contribution required), no-cost medical coverage for the employee, and a Flexible Time Away program.
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Where You'll WorkFounded as a faith-based hospital in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level II trauma center, cardiac and vascular center, surgical weight loss, maternity and the CARE Center, which is a recognized PrEP center of excellence. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. for more information.
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