Hospitalist Physician

Location: Orlando, FL (East Orlando or Apopka)Schedule: Monday Friday OnsiteSalary: $275K $325K + leadership bonus A hospital system in Orlando is seeking a Physician Advisor Progression of Care to support utilization management, denial prevention, and hospital throughput initiatives . This physician will collaborate with hospital leadership, attending physicians, and managed care payers to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care and optimized length of stay management . Key Responsibilities Review inpatient, outpatient, and observation stays for utilization appropriateness Authorize inpatient days and identify opportunities for utilization improvement Prevent and address payer denials through physician and payer collaboration Lead initiatives to optimize Length of Stay (LOS) and reduce avoidable days Educate medical staff on utilization management and documentation best practices Analyze denial trends and utilization data to influence clinical practice patterns Qualifications MD or DO with active Florida license 10+ years inpatient clinical experience 3+ years Physician Advisor experience Hospitalist background preferred Compensation & Benefits $275,000 $325,000 salary Leadership bonus eligible Full benefits starting day one PTO from day one 403(b) retirement plan Paid parental leave Career development opportunities