**Details** + **Department** : Case Management + **Schedule:** Full Time | Hybrid (frequently on site) + **Hospital** : Ascension Seton Family of Hospitals + **Location** : Austin, TX **Benefits** Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community _Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._ **Responsibilities** **Position Highlights** Ascension Seton is looking for a Physician Advisor to join our team. We are looking for a Physician with at least 5 years of recent work experience in a hospital setting, preferably with some Physician Advisory/ Utilization Management work experience. If you are ready to join a talented group of physicians apply today! **Responsibilities** : + Review medical records of identified patients to assist with the level of care and length of stay determination. + Assist and manage the denial management process. + Review and offer suggestions related to resources and service management. + Provide education to physicians and other clinicians on regulatory requirements, appropriate utilization of alternate levels of care, community resources, clinical documentation improvement, coding, quality and/or compliance processes. + Develop strategy and processes to reduce denials and audits. + Assist with appeals and length of stay market initiatives. + Utilize hospital data sources to identify & analyze patterns of over or under-utilization of services, quality metrics and collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to help achieve those goals. **About Ascension Seton** + As a member of Ascension Seton, our physicians join a large community of providers who are called to deliver compassionate, personalized care for all persons, especially those who are struggling or affected by poverty. + We share best practices and knowledge across our smart network as a member of the largest nonprofit provider of care in the country. + Ascension Seton includes more than 100 clinical locations, including four teaching hospitals which serve as training sites for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas. + Dell Children’s, part of Ascension Seton in Austin, TX is a world-class pediatric center with its own Level I trauma center and only Level IV NICU in Texas. **About Austin** + It is the state capital and home to a major university as well as an influential center for politics, technology, music, film and food scene. + Austin is known as the Live Music Capital World because on any given night, one can find over one hundred venues showcasing a wide variety of live music performances. + Also known as one of the healthiest/ physically fit cities in America, you will see joggers, cyclists, and walkers committed to cardiovascular health on a daily basis. + The many parks and lakes offer a multitude of outdoor activities, including swimming, hiking, paddle boarding and fishing. **Requirements** Licensure / Certification / Registration: + Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Education: + Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required. **Additional Preferences** No additional preferences. **Why Join Our Team** Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. **This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.**