Physician Advisor

Conifer Health Solutions•Harlingen, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Tenet Healthcare as a Physician Advisor and Drive Meaningful Change (ON SITE) Come to Harlingen, Texas and take your career to the next level! Tenet Healthcare is seeking a board certified, physician to join our leadership team. This is an ON-SITE, full-time position. While experience as a PA is preferred, candidates with a strong desire to succeed will be considered. In this pivotal role, you’ll influence utilization management, documentation integrity, and physician education to improve patient care and hospital performance. Valley Baptist Medical Center 586-bed Level II Trauma Center Regional leader in comprehensive care Why Harlingen? Located in the Rio Grande Valley, Harlingen is one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas No state income tax! Year-round semi-tropical weather, affordable housing, and easy access to the beaches of South Padre Island. Welcoming community offering family-friendly culture, excellent schools The Valley provides an ideal setting for physicians seeking both professional growth and personal fulfillment. What We Offer Competitive compensation package including performance incentive Encouraged time off with coverage provided Generous benefit package including 401(k) match, CME, health, and PTO benefits Relocation assistance provided Ongoing training with access to personal performance metrics Cost coverage for National PA Prep Course & Certification Exam Connection to the best experts across Tenet’s expansive hospital network

Requirements

Experience as a physician leader in a large system/hospital/integrated delivery system or leader of a large department
MD or DO with current Texas medical license or ability to attain
Board certified in specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
Reputation as an excellent clinician with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a hospital setting
Strong communicator, respected among peers
Data-driven mindset with measurable impact on outcomes
Organized, collaborative, and effective with time management
On-site, full-time presence

Nice To Haves

experience as a PA is preferred, candidates with a strong desire to succeed will be considered

Responsibilities

Review cases for appropriate Level of Care and monitor observation stays
Educate physicians and committees on utilization and documentation best practices
Lead daily huddles, complex case conferences, and peer education
Chair the Utilization Management Committee quarterly
Manage payer denials, including peer-to-peer reviews
Partner with CDI/HIM teams to improve documentation quality
Partner with administration in reducing financial risks associated with denials as a result of unnecessary or preventable services and extended lengths of stay