Tenet Healthcare

Title: Physician Advisor Full Time Days

Location: Modesto, CA

Base: $257,192 - $385,777/yr

401k matching: 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay

Summary

Leads medical staff leadership for Utilization Management Committee and Case Management and Clinical Documentation Improvement departments. Promotes processes to ensure patients receive medically necessary, high-quality care across the continuum. Supports administration in reducing financial risks from denials related to unnecessary services or extended stays. Requires MD or DO degree, active California medical license, ABMS certification, and experience in physician leadership and utilization management.

Added on: 08/02/2025

Full Job Description

Welcome to Doctors Medical Center

Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to providing the finest medical care for the community. From preventative and diagnostic services to expertise in some of the world's leading technologies, DMC's multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals is dedicated to your good health and well-being. Recognized for innovative cardiac and neonatal intensive care to advanced stroke and trauma treatment, the outstanding doctors at DMC represent most major medical specialties and are committed to being there for you, when you need them most.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP) Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines Benefits may vary by location and role

www.dmc-modesto.com/teams

Responsible for medical staff leadership to the Utilization Management Committee (UMC) and the Case Management (CM) and Health Information Management (HIM)/Clinical Documentation Improvement Departments. Leads and promotes processes for patients to receive medically necessary and high-quality care throughout the continuum of care. Stays abreast of professional best practices and community standards of care. Assists Administration in reducing financial risks associated with denials that are due to providing medically unnecessary or preventable services and extended length of stays.

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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. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

, $257,192 - $385,777 **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience ***Calculated based on a full time position,

Doctor of Medicine Degree (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree (D.O.) required Advanced degree in Business and/or Health Care Administration preferred Current, Active, and Unrestricted California Medical Doctor or D.O. License ABMS (American Board of Medical Specialties) Certification AHA BLS 2 years in a physician leadership role required 5+ years experience preferred Knowledge and understanding of Healthcare Regulations, coding guidelines and utilization management practices Utilization Management and hospital committee chair experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial role with members of the medical staff and to engage in education to hospital medical staff. Prefer successfully conducted physician to physician discussions with payers.