Physician Advisor - Erie, Pa

Highmark Inc

Erie, PA

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Analysis Skills, Bed Management, Brewing, Case Management, Certified Case Manager (CCM), Clinical Information, Clinical Study Publications, Computer Security, Cross-Functional, Data Collection, English Language, Facebook, Family Medicine, Financial Planning, Government, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Quality, Hospital, Hospital Administration, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Insurance, Internet Security, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, LinkedIn, Medical Coding, Medical Records, Medicine, Metrics, Nursing, Osteopathy, Patient Care, Plan Meetings, Quality Assurance, Quality of Care, Regulations, Reporting Dashboards, Retirement Plan, Sales, Student Financial Services, Student Loans, Training/Teaching, Utilization Management, YouTube
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Erie, PA
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30+ days ago

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Erie PA, 16502, 232 West 25th St

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Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is recruiting a full-time Physician Advisor to join our team located in Erie, PA.

General Overview:

This job assures the most cost-effective, appropriate use of health care services for patients treated at Allegheny Health Network while correlating patient clinical information with both government and commercial payer utilized regulations and criteria regarding severity of illness, intensity of service, and the appropriateness of the setting for the administration of that care. The Physician Advisor is responsible for level of care reviews and peer-to-peer discussions with payers if denials do arise. The role requires significant collaboration with the hospitals interdisciplinary care team including Physicians, Case Managers, UM nurses, and the hospital leadership team. The Physician Advisor is an integral part of the Utilization Management Committee and participates in hospital and enterprise-level quality and throughput initiatives. This position reports to the Chief Quality Officer and Medical Director of Physician Advisors.

Duties:

  • Position requires onsite hospital presence
  • The Physician Advisor works in concert with the admitting physician, Case Management, and other hospital personnel, to evaluate the medical necessity and appropriateness of: admission to the hospital, utilization of observation status and services for those patients, continued stay in the hospital, and ancillary services ordered. When appropriate, discuss the case with the attending physician regarding medical necessity.
  • When requested, discuss the case with the insurance company medical director to obtain payer authorization or conduct a peer-to-peer discussion in cases of a denial.
  • Provide medical expertise, advice, and support to the Case Management Department.
  • Provide education to the medical staff regarding medical necessity and appropriateness of health care services.
  • Provides ongoing education to residents/colleagues regarding observation status and case management.
  • Assists with appeal letters and participates in data collection activities for utilization management.
  • Receives daily report from Nursing Service (Bed Management) and Case Management on all observation cases.
  • Reviews the status of observation cases, facilitates use of institutional processes and communicates with attending physicians and case managers regarding the patient"s status. Conducts interdisciplinary rounds to drive quality and reduce length of stay in concert with case management, physicians, and the rest of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Interacts regularly with coding and clinical documentation specialists.
  • The Physician Advisor is required to be an active member of the Utilization Management Committee.
  • Leads and reports data on case management and observation services on the monthly Throughput Meeting.
  • The Physician Advisor needs to be able to review and analyze metric reporting dashboards and implement action plans if not meeting goals.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

  • 5 years of clinical practice experience in a hospital setting required
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
  • Board Certified in any Medical Subspecialty
  • Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania prior to employment

Preferred:

  • Board Certified in Quality/Physician Advising
  • Physician Advisor experience in a clinical setting
  • Physician Advisor experience with cross-functional teams
  • Physician Advisor experience with large health system
  • Physician Advisor experience with integrated payer/provider network

AHN Proudly Offers:

  • Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Medical Benefits
  • Sign-On Bonus
  • CME Allowance
  • EY Financial Planning Services Student Loan, PSLF Assistance
  • Retirement Plans; Vested Immediately in 401K and 457B
  • Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage
  • A diverse and inclusive workforce with loan repayment assistance for qualified candidates

Why Erie? Located directly on one of our Great Lakes, Erie is home to Presque Isle State Park offering 7 miles of beaches, 14 miles of trails, and endless water activities. Enjoy our local wineries and breweries, diverse eateries and ski resorts. The city has become home to a variety of educational institutions including top ranked school systems. Benefit from the areas low cost of living and international airport. Eries cultural scene and diverse job market make it an ideal place for healthcare professionals to grow.

Why Saint Vincent Hospital? Nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care, Allegheny Health Network is one of the largest healthcare systems serving Western PA. AHNs Saint Vincent Hospital is a 350-bed tertiary care hospital currently serving the tristate area. Our facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and robotic capabilities. Saint Vincent Hospital has been proud to open a brand new 39-bed Emergency Department, on-site Cancer Institute facility, four state-of-the-art 700 sq. ft. Operating Rooms and more! Recently voted Eries Choice as the Best Hospital and Best Place to Work, AHN Saint Vincent continues to shine in its commitment to its employees and the Erie community.

Email your CV and direct inquiries to:

Carissa Johnston | Physician Recruiter

carissa.johnston@ahn.org or 412-527-5941

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Job Details

  • Job category Physician
  • Position Type Full Time
  • Posted 05/09/2026
  • Location(s) Erie PA, 16502, 232 West 25th St
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  • Job Family Physician-AHN
  • Req ID J280938

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Highmark Inc

Highmark provides millions of people with the security of quality health insurance

Our history of helping families and companies with their health insurance needs dates to the 1930s, when our predecessor companies were established to help Pennsylvania's residents pay for health care.

Highmark was created in 1996 by the consolidation of two Pennsylvania licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association — Pennsylvania Blue Shield (now Highmark Blue Shield) and Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania (now Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield). We are now one of the largest health insurers in the United States.

Highmark's officers and board of directors set the company's strategic direction and corporate policies. They are guided by our mission, vision and values.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1996
WEBSITE
https://www.highmark.com/hmk2/index.shtml