Physician Advisor

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group PC • Washington, DC

13d • 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. We invite applications for a Physician Advisor at our Regional Office in Washington, DC. Unlike other U.S. health systems, MAPMG is built and led by physicians who earn competitive salaries, without income based on providing individual services. Our medical group comprises board-certified physicians across 60+ specialties. MAPMG physicians use a comprehensive electronic health record (EHR) to coordinate care. Our 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
• Pathway for physicians to become shareholders of MAPMG
• 100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums
• Pension plan
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Paid leave
• Complete professional liability coverage provided at no cost
• 100% reimbursement for obtaining and maintaining board certification
• Continuing medical education reimbursement
• In-house CME opportunities
• A concierge service that works directly with you to apply for all required state, CDS, and DEA licenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree