Providence Little Company of Mary is seeking a Physician Advisor/UM Medical Director to join a strong leadership team promoting high-value care in Torrance, California. This is an opportunity to facilitate and further develop strong collaborative and positive, mutually supported relationships between the medical center and its physicians to improve clinical quality, resource utilization, and increase value while maintaining and improving our mission outcomes. You will work closely with the physician leadership, the Director of Care Management, and executive leadership in particular, the CMO, CNO, and CFO, to achieve these means.

Other principal responsibilities of the role shall be to provide clinical expertise to Care Management in the form of strategic partnership as well as in the addressing of escalations that include admission status determinations, delays in discharge, and the providing of clinical input for denial management. This is an opportunity to be on the forefront of healthcare leadership as part of one of the largest and strongest mission-driven medical organizations on the West Coast.

Position Details & Compensation

Monday to Friday schedule, no travel - must work on-site at PLCOM in Torrance.

Compensation is between $325,000 and $380,000 per year.

Full benefits, including health, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, CME, and more.

The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and may include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, hospital ED call stipends, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. In addition, providers typically receive a CME allowance and other benefits offered by their medical group employer. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.

Qualifications & Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited program required.

3 years of medical group management experience required.

Must have working knowledge of utilization management and review essential to operations management and to clinical improvement.

Must have an understanding of the dynamics of the healthcare industry and its effects on all stakeholders.

Ability to develop and maintain strong, effective relationships with the medical staff, Board of Trustees, and hospital management required.

Ability to effectively communicate, motivate, and assist medical staff leadership to adhere to utilization management, clinical documentation, and other legal and regulatory requirements.

Where Youll Work

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center - Torrance has a 50-year legacy of excellence in this coastal south Los Angeles suburb and is one of six hospitals Providence operates in Southern California. Winner of Truven Health Analytics 100 Top Hospitals award, three years in a row, Little Company of Mary offers cutting-edge technology and therapies in cardiac and surgical care, all in a state-of-the-art facility just 2 miles from the beach.

Where Youll Live

Nestled in the South Bay area, 25 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles, Torrance is a diverse city with local eateries, outdoor parks, family-friendly neighborhoods, and thriving high-tech industry. It is known for its hub of authentic Asian restaurants and supermarkets and easy access to cultural and sports venues. Torrance and the nearby Palos Verdes Peninsula are home to some of the best coastal golf courses and beaches in southern California.

Who Youll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers, including 34,000 physicians, serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics, and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence - One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran.

Job ID Number: 30355

Facility Name: Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center - Torrance

Location Name: Torrance

Brand Name: Providence

Provider Profession: Director

Medical Specialty: Not Applicable

Job Setting: Hospital Medical Clinic

Type of Role: Clinical

Type of Role: Medical Director

Email: sharon.dichiarapsdrecruit.org

Phone Number: 541 797-2165

Schedule: Full Time

CP: Yes

CB: Yes

NP: No

PA: No

HC: No

IS: No

YM: No

J1: No

H1B: No

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