Physician Advisor (PRN)

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group PC • Washington, DC

9d • Remote

About The Position

The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) is a leading group of over 1,800 physicians in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., exclusively caring for Kaiser Permanente patients. This is a part-time Physician Advisor role at our Regional Office in Washington, DC. MAPMG is physician-led, with physicians earning competitive salaries without income based on individual services. The medical group comprises board-certified physicians across 60+ specialties and utilizes a comprehensive electronic health record (EHR) for care coordination. The focus is on long-term health, prevention, diagnosing, and treating diseases effectively. MAPMG researchers and staff support innovative ideas, ensuring quality care, educational programming, and advancing best practices through research.

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Currently licensed or able to obtain licenses in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia

Nice To Haves

• Practice patient-centered, culturally competent medical care
• Communicate thoughtfully (listen, educate, advocate)
• Lead with integrity
• Value teamwork
• Are transparent and honest
• Go “above and beyond” for their patients

Responsibilities

• Manage escalations related to status designation, denials, and post‑acute referrals
• Provide real‑time support to HBS physicians for denials and status questions
• Review admission appropriateness using MCG for feedback to HBS physicians
• Monitor the Physician Advisor work queue actively when on shift
• Review and Defend National Appeals when required
• Provide ongoing feedback to HBS physicians while making UM decisions
• Maintain PA training and IRR testing as required
• Maintain PA IRR for KP Compliance, which is distinct from training IRR
• Ensure and complete UM MD re‑licensure and attestation requirements
• Ensure conventional UM is followed and that the department is up-to-date with the latest Physician Advisor and UM trends

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Complete professional liability coverage provided at no cost

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level