Physician Advisor

• Advocate for the best and most efficient care for hospital patients.
• Remove barriers to care and facilitate communication between stakeholders.
• Collaborate with attending physicians to optimize patient care pathways.
• Support and enhance the clinical credibility of the Care Coordination Department's utilization and compliance activities.
• Participate in an annual performance evaluation using hospital-adopted metrics.
• Promote systems-based practice, regulatory compliance, and quality considerations.
• Interact with multidisciplinary groups to improve the quality of patient care.
• Option for moonlighting or limited clinical practice
• Open to any specialty

• Physician License (or the ability to obtain) in the State of California (Required).
• 5+ years of experience practicing medicine in a recognized hospital or office environment (Required).
• 2+ years of work experience as a Physician Advisor (Preferred).
• Membership in the American College of Physician Advisors (Preferred).
• Certification in Health Care Quality Management (HCQM) (Required).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical knowledge skills.
• Ability to interact with physicians in a collaborative and positive manner.
• Highly organized and able to work effectively with multidisciplinary groups.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

About Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center:

For over 50 years, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been a cornerstone of the North Sacramento and South Placer County communities. As a 384-bed not-for-profit facility, we are committed to providing excellent patient care to all, with a strong emphasis on community well-being. We are proud to be a Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Spine Center of Excellence, and a recipient of the Perinatal Care Certificate of Excellence and a Certificate of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements. Join a team dedicated to excellence and making a difference in the lives of our patients.

The Opportunity:

Are you a physician leader passionate about optimizing patient care and resource utilization? Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center, a leading Level 2 Trauma Center in Sacramento, CA, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Physician Advisor to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery.

As a Physician Advisor, you will be a vital link between our Care Coordination Department, Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, and Administration. You will champion evidence-based standards of medical care, ensure appropriate utilization of hospital resources, and facilitate seamless communication to optimize patient outcomes. You will be an advocate for the best and most efficient care, removing barriers, and working collaboratively with attending physicians.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.