Part Time Physician Advisor

RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated health system in NJ, is currently seeking Physician Advisors for part-time employment at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway, in New Jersey. The Physician Advisor will form a collaborative partnership with local and corporate administration, the medical staff, and the case management department leadership. This partnership will provide a comprehensive clinical resource management program that includes utilization management, progression of care management, social work services, and complex discharge planning.

Responsibilities:

· Establishing and maintaining a standardized practice for Physician Advisor Services:

o Throughput/Length of Stay

o Observation Hours

o Next Site of Care planning

o Leading multidisciplinary rounds

· Participates in the review and development of medical guidelines and policies geared toward quality and efficiency of care

Performance Metrics:

· Meets Defined Length of Stay Goals

o Medicare LOS to align with Geometric/Arithmetic Benchmarks

o Commercial LOS

· Meets Organizational Goals for Hours in Observation

· Meets Goals related to Next Site of Care

Qualifications

· Board Certified/Board Eligible and Valid NJ License

· 2+ years of Clinical Practice Experience

· Previous Utilization Management Experience in Acute Care Setting

· Prior leadership experience required

· CHCQM certified

· Knowledge of CMS Regulations and Knowledge of Nationally Accepted Guidelines such as MCG and InterQual

· Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills

· Proficient Computer Skills

· Strong Organizational Skills with Ability to Multi-task and Set Priorities

Benefits:

· Medical/Dental/Vision plans

· 401 (k)

· PTO

· Short & Long Term Disability

· Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance

· Tuition Reimbursement

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $125,000 to $135,000 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:

If you are interested in learning more about this position or wish to apply directly, please contact us at Alexander.Basil@rwjbh.org.

Additional Information:

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive

home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

Founded in 1917, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway provides healthcare services that help our patients get better and stay better.

RWJUH Rahway is unique in the region in that it’s an acute care hospital that is also home to a long-term acute care hospital and a rehabilitation unit, nestled in a residential setting.

RWJUH Rahway’s Emergency Department cares for more than 32,000 patients per year, and provides care for life-threatening conditions such as heart attack and stroke. For those needing rehabilitation after an acute care stay, the campus is home to Care Connection, a 24-bed licensed sub-acute rehab unit owned and operated by Alaris Health.

Also on the campus is Kindred Hospital New Jersey, a 34-bed long-term, acute care hospital for ventilator weaning and medically complex patients who need specialized treatment for extended periods of time.

The hospital provides a wide range of cardiac testing and extensive catheterization services, including cardiac catheterization, emergency angioplasty and pacemaker insertion. For emergency angioplasty, our average door-to-balloon time is well under 90 minutes. For those with chronic heart and lung disease, the hospital provides cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs that help build strength and stamina in patients weakened by their disease.

Our physical, occupational and speech staff help with recovery from illness or injury and provide therapy for those with neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease. The rehab department at the hospital and satellite facilities in Scotch Plains and Carteret provide extensive therapeutic services, including peripheral neuropathy therapy, concussion therapy, and pelvic floor and incontinence therapy.

The hospital has extensive outpatient diagnostic and lab services, as well as a surgical weight loss program that is a Center of Excellence. The hospital’s bariatric program is life-changing. The specialized care offered for our patients at the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine heals wounds faster than the national average.

The hospital runs a sleep lab that can detect sleep problems. Its Diabetes program, certified by the American Diabetes Association, helps diabetics gain control of their blood sugar. The hospital’s community education department provides screenings, support groups, healthy cooking, and health-related demonstrations at its fitness centers and in the community with the focus on staying healthy together.

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.

Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey — whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state’s largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey.

The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers’ education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.