Internal Medicine, Part Time Physician Advisor

Job DescriptionRWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated health system in NJ, is currently seeking Physician Advisors for part-time employment at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway, in New Jersey. The 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:o Throughput/Length of Stayo Observation Hourso Next Site of Care planningo Leading multidisciplinary rounds· Participates in the review and development of medical guidelines and policies geared toward quality and efficiency of carePerformance Metrics:· Meets Defined Length of Stay Goalso Medicare LOS to align with Geometric/Arithmetic Benchmarkso Commercial LOS· Meets Organizational Goals for Hours in Observation· Meets Goals related to Next Site of CareQualifications· Board Certified/Board Eligible and Valid NJ License· 2+ 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 PrioritiesBenefits:· Medical/Dental/Vision plans· 401 (k)· PTO· Short & Long Term Disability· Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance· Tuition ReimbursementCompensationThe anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $125,000 to $135,000 per year.The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experienceHow to Apply:If you are interested in learning more about this position or wish to apply directly, please contact us at Alexander.Basil@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, comprehensivehome care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.