Hospitalist Physician

Huntington, West Virginia

Sound Physicians
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Join Our Marshall Health System, St. Mary s Medical Center s Team as a Medical Director of Advisory Services - A Role Designed for You

At St. Mary s Medical Center in Huntington, WV, we are dedicated to improving the care of our local community. If you re looking for a role that supports professional growth while directly impacting the health of the people we serve, we'd love to talk. Join a team where your expertise in utilization management, compliance, and clinical documentation will help shape the future of healthcare in this region.

People First at St. Mary s Medical Center

Local Team Collaboration:

  • Join our 23 Sound-employed onsite physician advisors who collaborate with 39 onsite physician advisors employed directly by the hospitals we support as part of the nationwide Physician Advisory team.
  • Our team is spread across several states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Kentucky, and West Virginia, working within partner hospitals to enhance services.
  • We lead utilization management (UM) efforts, clinical documentation improvement (CDI), and regulatory compliance. Our role is to drive hospital performance improvement, such as length of stay, readmissions, and enhanced documentation.

Qualifications:

  • Board certification is required.
  • Experience in utilization management, compliance, or clinical documentation improvement preferred.
  • Strong leadership, education, and collaboration skills.
Practice in the Heart of the Community

Flexible Scheduling:

  • Our typical schedule runs Monday Friday, with no evening calls or weekends for a work-life balance that benefits our team and the community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • As a Physician Advisor, you ll lead efforts to improve regulatory compliance, documentation, and utilization of hospital resources.
  • Collaborate closely with case management, clinical documentation improvement, and revenue cycle leadership teams to identify and address performance improvement opportunities.
  • Provide one-on-one and group education to medical staff and support efforts to reduce payer denials.
  • Offer timely and effective consultations to physicians, hospital staff, and coding specialists.

Living and Working in Huntington, West Virginia

Huntington, West Virginia, is a vibrant city with a high quality of life. Home to Marshall University, Cabell Huntington Hospital, and St. Mary's Medical Center, it's a hub for education and healthcare. The revitalized downtown features Pullman Square, great shopping, dining, and live entertainment. With safe neighborhoods, top-rated schools, and 11 public parks offering hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation, Huntington offers the perfect balance of culture and community.

Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact

St. Mary s Medical Center-Centered Care:

Our focus is always on putting patients first and ensuring that we enhance the quality of care for the people of Huntington and surrounding areas. As a Physician Advisor, you'll help improve patient outcomes and streamline processes to benefit the entire community.

Rewards and Benefits:

  • Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Benefits
    • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
    • 401(k) with matching contributions and paid malpractice insurance.
    • Annual CME allowance and paid malpractice and tail coverage.
Date Posted: 19 March 2025
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