System Director, Physician Advisor Program
Company: RWJBarnabas Health
Location: Livingston
Posted on: December 2, 2025
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Job Description:
System Director, Physician Advisor Program Reports To: Chief of
Hospitalist Medicine Location: System-Level Position (serving all
12 acute care hospitals within RWJBH) Position Summary: The System
Director, Physician Advisor Program provides strategic and
operational leadership for RWJBH’s Physician Advisor services
across all 12 hospitals. This position will form a collaborative
partnership with local and corporate administration, medical staff,
case management, and other key stakeholders to advance a
comprehensive Clinical Resource Management Program, encompassing
utilization management, progression of care, social work services,
and complex discharge planning. The System Physician Advisor
Director serves as a key clinical leader who ensures efficient and
appropriate use of healthcare resources while promoting quality
patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility
across the system. Key Responsibilities: Program Leadership &
Strategy - Develop, implement, and oversee a system-wide Physician
Advisor Program that aligns with organizational goals and
regulatory standards. - Partner with hospital leadership, physician
advisors, and corporate administration to standardize best
practices in utilization management and care progression. - Provide
system-level leadership for continuous improvement initiatives in
care coordination, throughput, and discharge efficiency. - Monitor
and analyze system performance metrics, identifying opportunities
for improvement in length of stay, denials, and avoidable days.
Clinical Resource Management - Support and guide hospital-based
physician advisors in conducting utilization reviews, peer-to-peer
discussions, and level-of-care determinations. - Ensure compliance
with CMS regulations, payer requirements, and internal policies
related to utilization and medical necessity. - Collaborate with
case management and social work leadership to optimize workflows
for care transitions and complex discharge planning. - Promote
evidence-based, patient-centered decision-making throughout the
continuum of care. Education & Physician Engagement - Provide
ongoing education to medical staff, case management teams, and
hospital leadership on regulatory updates, clinical documentation,
and utilization review processes. - Serve as a trusted liaison
between physicians, hospital leadership, and payers to resolve
utilization and discharge challenges. - Develop training programs
for new physician advisors and foster professional development
opportunities across the system. Operational Excellence & Reporting
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for system-wide
utilization management and care progression performance. -
Regularly report outcomes and improvement plans to the Chief of
Hospitalist Medicine and executive leadership. - Lead and
facilitate system committees focused on clinical resource
management and care efficiency. - Collaborate with quality,
finance, and compliance departments to align utilization goals with
broader system objectives Compensation: The anticipated salary
range for this position if hired to work is $350,000 to $450,000
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: To learn about this and other positions,
please contact Alexander Basil, Physician Recruiter at RWJBarnabas
Health directly via e-mail alexander.basil@rwjbh.org
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