Physician Advisor

Physician Advisor - Champion Quality Care at Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center

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.

The Opportunity

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's 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.

Experience: 

• 5 years experience practicing medicine in a recognized hospital or office environment. 
• 2 years work experience as a Physician Advisor and Membership in the American College of Physician Advisors. (Preferred)

Education: 

• Physician License in the State of California.
• Certification in Health Care Quality Management (HCQM)

Licensure: 

• Physician License in the State of California

Special Skills:

• Excellent communication skills and clinical knowledge, ability to interact with multiple other physicians in a collaborative and positive way in order to improve the quality of patient care.
• Highly organized and able to interact with multidisciplinary groups for the benefit of the patients. Must be able to read, write and speak 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.

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.