Physician Advisor - Per Diem

Hartford HealthCare in Connecticut

At Hartford HealthCare, every moment matters. More than 40,000 colleagues come to work each day united by a shared purpose: delivering exceptional care, advancing innovation, and improving the health of the communities we serve.

As Connecticut's most comprehensive integrated health system, Hartford HealthCare includes eight acute care hospitals, a large multispecialty physician organization, behavioral health services, rehabilitation, home care, senior services, and an extensive network of ambulatory locations throughout the state. Our physician-led organization is committed to collaboration, clinical excellence, and creating an environment where providers can thrive.

We invite you to join our team as a per diem Physician Advisor with Hartford HealthCare.

Position Summary:
The Physician Advisor serves as an integral member of the Clinical Resource Management team, partnering closely with Clinical Resource Management nurses, attending physicians, and hospital leadership to ensure the appropriate utilization of healthcare resources while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

This role provides physician leadership in utilization management, level-of-care determinations, regulatory compliance, and payer interactions, helping to ensure that patients receive the right care, at the right time, and in the most appropriate setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform second-level physician reviews for level-of-care determinations and appropriate utilization of healthcare resources.
• Respond promptly to requests from Clinical Resource Management nurses for physician review.
• Collaborate with attending physicians to resolve level-of-care questions and address opportunities for appropriate resource utilization.
• Conduct peer-to-peer discussions with insurance payers and provide support for appeals and denial management.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements, utilization management standards, and payer guidelines.
• Educate physician colleagues on utilization management best practices and evolving regulatory trends.
• Meet established Physician Advisor coverage requirements for assigned per diem shifts. This per diem role is primarily for holiday coverage (including weekdays around the holiday) and coverage during non-holiday weekdays when needed.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Why Hartford HealthCare?
As a physician with Hartford HealthCare, you will join a nationally recognized, physician-led organization committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and collaboration. You will work alongside exceptional colleagues while helping to shape the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care across Connecticut's largest integrated healthcare network.

Qualifications

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of acute care clinical experience is required.
• Physician advisor experience is preferred.

Licensure:

• Unrestricted Connecticut medical license (or eligibility to obtain one).

Salary: $150/hour