Physician Advisor

Physician Advisor

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Embark on a rewarding career with Valley Baptist – Harlingen hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

• Review cases for appropriate Level of Care and monitor observation stays
• Educate physicians and committees on utilization and documentation best practices
• Lead daily huddles, complex case conferences, and peer education
• Chair the Utilization Management Committee quarterly
• Manage payer denials, including peer-to-peer reviews
• Partner with CDI/HIM teams to improve documentation quality
• Partner with administration in reducing financial risks associated with denials as a result of unnecessary or preventable services and extended lengths of stay

• 586‑bed Level II Trauma Center
• Regional leader in comprehensive care

• Located in the Rio Grande Valley, Harlingen is one of the fastest‑growing regions in Texas
• No state income tax!
• Year‑round semi‑tropical weather, affordable housing, and easy access to the beaches of South Padre Island
• Welcoming community offering family‑friendly culture, excellent schools
• The Valley provides an ideal setting for physicians seeking both professional growth and personal fulfillment

• Competitive compensation package including performance incentive
• Encouraged time off with coverage provided
• Generous benefit package including 401(k) match, CME, health, and PTO benefits
• Relocation assistance provided
• Ongoing training with access to personal performance metrics
• Cost coverage for National PA Prep Course & Certification Exam
• Connection to the best experts across Tenet’s expansive hospital network

Location: Harlingen, Texas, ON SITE, full‑time

Role: Physician Advisor (board‑certified physician, PA preferred)

Compensation: Full‑time, performance‑based incentive remuneration

• Experience as a physician leader in a large system/hospital/integrated delivery system or leader of a large department
• MD or DO with current Texas medical license or ability to attain
• Board certified in specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
• Reputation as an excellent clinician with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a hospital setting
• Strong communicator, respected among peers
• Data‑driven mindset with measurable impact on outcomes
• Organized, collaborative, and effective with time management
• On‑site, full‑time presence

Please submit CV.

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Executive

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