System Director, Physician Advisor Program - Livingston New Jersey

Company: RWJBarnabas Health
Location: Livingston, New Jersey
Posted On: 03/21/2026

System Director, Physician Advisor Program Reports To: Chief of Hospitalist Medicine Location: System-Level Position (serving all 12 acute care hospitals within RWJBH) Position Summary: The System Director, Physician Advisor Program provides strategic and operational leadership for RWJBH’s Physician Advisor services across all 12 hospitals. This position will form a collaborative partnership with local and corporate administration, medical staff, case management, and other key stakeholders to advance a comprehensive Clinical Resource Management Program, encompassing utilization management, progression of care, social work services, and complex discharge planning. The System Physician Advisor Director serves as a key clinical leader who ensures efficient and appropriate use of healthcare resources while promoting quality patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility across the system. Key Responsibilities: Program Leadership & Strategy - Develop, implement, and oversee a system-wide Physician Advisor Program that aligns with organizational goals and regulatory standards. - Partner with hospital leadership, physician advisors, and corporate administration to standardize best practices in utilization management and care progression. - Provide system-level leadership for continuous improvement initiatives in care coordination, throughput, and discharge efficiency. - Monitor and analyze system performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement in length of stay, denials, and avoidable days. Clinical Resource Management - Support and guide hospital-based physician advisors in conducting utilization reviews, peer-to-peer discussions, and level-of-care determinations. - Ensure compliance with CMS regulations, payer requirements, and internal policies related to utilization and medical necessity. - Collaborate with case management and social work leadership to optimize workflows for care transitions and complex discharge planning. - Promote evidence-based, patient-centered decision-making throughout the continuum of care. Education & Physician Engagement - Provide ongoing education to medical staff, case management teams, and hospital leadership on regulatory updates, clinical documentation, and utilization review processes. - Serve as a trusted liaison between physicians, hospital leadership, and payers to resolve utilization and discharge challenges. - Develop training programs for new physician advisors and foster professional development opportunities across the system. Operational Excellence & Reporting - Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for system-wide utilization management and care progression performance. - Regularly report outcomes and improvement plans to the Chief of Hospitalist Medicine and executive leadership. - Lead and facilitate system committees focused on clinical resource management and care efficiency. - Collaborate with quality, finance, and compliance departments to align utilization goals with broader system objectives Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $350,000 to $450,000 per year. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills, and professional experience How to Apply: To learn about this and other positions, please contact Alexander Basil, Physician Recruiter at RWJBarnabas Health directly via e-mail alexander.basil@rwjbh.org More...

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