Doctors Medical Center of Modesto

About the Company

Tenet Healthcare and our hospital network in California’s Central Valley has a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Physician Advisor (PA). Doctors Hospital of Modesto was opened on July 7, 1962, by a group of local physicians. In 1979, to better reflect its full scope of services, Doctors Hospital of Modesto was renamed Doctors Medical Center. Today, Doctors Medical Center has established itself in the Central Valley as a provider of quality medical care and treatment. The 465-bed, multi-specialty hospital is part of Tenet HealthSystem, a nationwide provider of health care services. Doctors Medical Center is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, is licensed by the state of California and is an approved provider of benefits for many insurance plans in addition to Medicare and Medi-Cal.

About the Role

The PA is responsible to the hospital's Chief Financial Officer (CFO/CAO) for the coordination and management of medical staff affairs, liaison with medical staff, assistance in quality/process improvement and utilization review programs. The PA will also develop and coordinate the appropriate medical education and hospital-based research for the case management department, manage the administration of the hospital’s medical staff functions and generally provide professional expertise for administration in medical affairs and promotion of favorable professional relations within the hospital and community as a whole.

Qualifications

Previous experience as a Physician Advisor is preferred Experience as a physician leader in a large system, hospital, integrated delivery system or leader of a large complex department Reputation as an excellent clinician with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in medical practice At least five years of clinical experience involving the delivery of direct patient care in a hospital setting M.D. or D.O. with current California State Licensure in good standing Board Certification in a specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties at the time of application is preferred

Pay Range and Compensation package

275k - 325K - based on experience Annual bonus based on meeting goals/metrics - 10% of base Generous benefit backage

Equal Opportunity Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

About Modesto

Modesto is well known for its rich agricultural history. Over the last decade, Bay Area natives have moved into the Central Valley and contributed to its growth. The downtown area is vibrant with restaurants, shops, bars, coffee and teahouses, art studios, live music, etc. This city has several inviting qualities such as a warm hometown feel, low cost of living, affordable housing, and access to all necessary amenities. The public schools have a great reputation, and there are a variety of private schools to choose from. Beautiful neighborhoods are abundant with parks around every corner. This area of California excitedly offers a multitude of outdoor recreational sites and activities to enjoy. Modesto has a cozy feel but is quite elegant with its architecture and history. It is centrally located to most major cities with the expected travel distance of 75 miles to Sacramento; 95 miles to Fresno; 89 miles to San Francisco, 84 miles to San Jose, 84 miles to Yosemite, and 312 miles to Los Angeles.