Medical Director Physician Advisor UM

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Job Description Summary:

Supports Utilization Management (UM) and Care Management (CM) by serving as a liaison between these teams, medical staff, and payors. They educate and advise UM, CM, Managed Care, Revenue Cycle, and medical staff while helping improve clinical documentation, patient safety, and quality outcomes. The role includes clinical review of utilization, claims management, and quality assurance for inpatient, outpatient/observation, and referral services. Also acts as a key clinical and business resource for clinicians, payors, and regulatory agencies to promote high‑quality, cost‑effective patient care.

Job Description:

• Provides clinical support and validation for Utilization Management (UM) and Care Management (CM).
• Educates and serves as a resource to Medical Staff on UM/CM best practices and clinical guidelines.
• Builds effective relationships with physicians and UM/CM stakeholders.
• Advises UM/CM on approaches to clinical questions and provider interactions.
• Serves as liaison between facilities, payors, physicians, and ACO programs.
• Guides UM staff on authorizations, concurrent review, denials, and medical necessity criteria.
• Performs secondary inpatient review escalations and evaluates utilization patterns.
• Supports formulation of clinical arguments for level‑of‑care determinations.
• Coordinates concurrent and retrospective denial management and assists with appeals.
• Develops and maintains relationships with payor Medical Directors to improve claims outcomes.
• Conducts peer‑to‑peer discussions with payors to resolve cases and improve collaboration.
• Reviews denials data, trends, and KPIs to identify utilization and process improvement opportunities.
• Collaborates regularly with CM, CDI, Quality, and Patient Safety teams to improve outcomes.
• Participates in Medical Staff committees and provides input on clinical pathways, guidelines, and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organization skills with attention to detail [Required]
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills [Required]
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information in understandable terms to all levels of staff [Required]
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Products and other appropriate software platforms [Required]
• Ability to work in a matrix-management environment to achieve organizational goals [Required]
• Ability to translate ethical and legal requirements into practical and sustainable policies, balancing the needs of the business and the interest of patients and member physicians alike [Required]
• Demonstrated ability to provide expert medical advice [Required]
• Successful history as a practicing physician [Required]
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships in the medical community and a corporate environment [Required]
• Payor experience in operations [Required]
• Experience in a physician group model [Required]
• Knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools [Preferred]
• Direct involvement with supporting the development of a Utilization Management and Care Management departments [Preferred]
• Prior experience with third party payors [Preferred]

Education:

• Doctorate [Required]
• Master's [Preferred]

Pay Range:

$250,348.8k - $375,523.2k

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

900 HOPE WAY

City:

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32714

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.