Physician Advisor

Job Requirements

Company Description

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine

Job Description

The University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center (UM SJMC), a member of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), is seeking a Full-time, experienced Physician Advisor to join its team in Towson, Maryland.

• University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center is a CMS 5-Star, Leapfrog Grade ‘A’ hospital and ranked the #1 community hospital in Maryland by U.S. News and World Report.
• Located in Towson, MD, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center (UM SJMC) is a 180-bed tertiary complex care community hospital with more than 700 physicians on the medical staff. Its numerous areas of specialization include cardiology, cancer, orthopaedics, emergency care, obstetrics and gynecology, and comprehensive tertiary level surgical services.
• Become a part of an integrated Care Management team collaborating with executive leadership, clinical service chiefs, population health, access services and health information management departments. The Case Management department supports a triad model where social workers and nurse care managers work together to ensure timely utilization review and integrated assessments and coordination of discharge planning needs.
• Applicants must be a board-certified physician with 3-5 years of experience. A background in Utilization Review, Case Management, Quality Assurance, or Performance Improvement processes is preferred. Position is located on site at St. Joseph Medical Center. 

As a University of Maryland Medical System provider, you can expect:

• Market leading compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• CME leave and CME allowance
• Retirement plan – 403(b) with employer match, plus eligibility for 457(b) plan
• Life insurance and disability coverage

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution.

UMMS hospitals and health care facilities are equal opportunity employers and proud of an environment of diversity.

Qualifications

1. Education & Training: Doctorate degree in Medicine; Board-certified physician
2. Experience: Minimum of 3-5-years ongoing acute care practice is required. Experience in Utilization Review, Case Management, Quality Assurance, or Performance Improvement processes is preferred.
3. Computer skills required.    
4. Licensed MD or DO (valid license to practice in the State of Maryland)
5. Certification through the American College of Physicians Advisors (ACPA) is preferred

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $240,000-$260,000 with additional incentive opportunity 

Other Compensation (if applicable): 

Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

Located in the suburban community of Towson in Baltimore County, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center has a rich history of providing loving service and compassionate care since its founding in 1864 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. Its Catholic heritage ever-present, the medical center today boasts a wide range of superb clinical programs and centers of excellence, including the Cancer, Heart and Orthopaedic Institutes, Women and Children’s services and Emergency Medicine.

Key services include:

• Cardiovascular Care
• Cancer Care
• Orthopaedic Care
• Family Childbirth
• Emergency Care