• Physician Advisor

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Lexington, KY)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    CHI Saint Joseph in Lexington, KY is searching for a Physician Advisor to join our team!

    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 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.

    Job Requirements

    **Education** :

    + M.D. or D.O. degree

    + Successful completion of an accredited residency program in U.S. or Canada

    License/Certification:

    + Kentucky License/Eligible

    + Board certification or active participation in the examination process

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

     

    Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

     

    Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

     

    Pay Range

     

    $150 - $200 / hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.