Physician Advisor

3 weeks ago


Danbury, Connecticut, United States Nuvance Health Full time

Job Summary:

The Physician Advisor will play a critical role in ensuring the appropriate utilization of healthcare resources at Nuvance Health. This position requires a strong clinical background and expertise in assessing medical necessity, utilization review, and admission status assignment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Closely collaborate with case management and attending physicians to review cases for correct status assignment based on medical necessity.
  • Perform concurrent peer-to-peer discussions with payer representatives to overturn denials for medical necessity.
  • Provide targeted education to providers and staff on correct status assignment and proper chart documentation to prevent denials.
  • Assist in denial reduction by identifying trends and improving hospital systems and processes.

Requirements:

  • MD/DO degree and a minimum of five years of job-related experience.
  • Active unrestrictive CT State Physician/Surgeon license.
  • Strong clinical knowledge and ability to apply evidenced-based best practices.

Working Conditions:

This position requires a sedentary/light effort and generally pleasant working conditions.


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