As our Physician Advisor, you will help our client facilities navigate the path to compliant revenue by reviewing payor peer-to-peer cases. Every day. You will review cases for which authorization has been denied, evaluating if the proper documentation was available for the admission status, procedure, and care setting that was requested. You will also advise our clients regarding the appropriateness of the request based on available documentation, as well as discuss the cases with medical directors from the payor side.
To thrive in this role, you must have strong clinical knowledge across multiple clinical areas and be capable of working independently with a high level of performance in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment. Proficiency in basic computer skills is essential for excelling in this remote position.
Here’s what you will experience working as a Physician Advisor:
Addresses the following issues: authorization requested, documentation support or lack of support for that authorization, evidence-based criteria for that support, and complex clinical evaluation of the request as a whole.
Review and respond to the payor and customer in a timely manner.
Actively engage with payor medical directors to discuss appropriate authorization status as supported by documentation.
Provide written analysis of the case and perform case reviews across multiple specialties.
Serve as a clinical resource to medical and case management staff by providing identification, facilitation, and resolution of documentation and utilization issues.
Required Skills:
Active, unrestricted MD or DO medical licensure
Minimum 3+ years of clinical experience post-residency completion
The healthcare system is always evolving — and it’s up to us to use our shared expertise to find new solutions that can keep up. On our growing team you’ll find the opportunity to constantly learn, collaborate across groups and explore new paths for your career.
Our associates are given the chance to contribute, think boldly and create meaningful work that makes a difference in the communities we serve around the world. We go beyond expectations in everything we do. Not only does that drive customer success and improve patient care, but that same enthusiasm is applied to giving back to the community and taking care of our team — including offering a competitive benefits package.
R1 RCM Inc. (“the Company”) is dedicated to the fundamentals of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s employment practices , including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination shall not be based on any person’s age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the Company is dedicated to providing a workplace free from harassment based on any of the foregoing protected categories.
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