Physician Advisor

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

Join Our Team as a Physician Advisor at CHI St. Alexius Health!

Are you a physician leader passionate about optimizing patient care, ensuring compliance, and driving clinical excellence? CHI St. Alexius Health is seeking a visionary Physician Advisor to join our dedicated team and make a profound impact!

Make a Difference Where It Matters:

As our Onsite Physician Advisor, you'll be at the forefront of improving patient flow, enhancing quality assurance, and championing best practices. You'll work collaboratively with our Care Coordination team, acting as a crucial bridge between medical staff and hospital administration to ensure every patient receives the right care, at the right time.

What You'll Bring to Our Team:

• Clinical Acumen: Leverage your medical expertise to guide utilization management, focusing on accurate level-of-care determinations and efficient patient progression.
• Strategic Leadership: Provide oversight of physician advisory services, chair key committees (like UM and CDI), and be a respected voice in discussions around quality improvement and risk management.
• Collaboration & Education: Serve as an invaluable resource and mentor for UM staff and attending physicians, offering guidance on medical necessity, documentation, regulatory compliance, and effective resource utilization.
• Impactful Contribution: Drive initiatives in denial prevention, revenue integrity, and value-based care, directly contributing to the financial health and operational efficiency of our facility.

Why Choose CHI St. Alexius Health?

You'll join a supportive environment where your leadership skills, clinical knowledge, and analytical abilities will be highly valued. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery, ensuring optimal outcomes for our patients and strengthening our commitment to compassionate, high-quality care.

Ready to Lead and Transform?

If you're a physician ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we invite you to apply and help us continue to provide exceptional care to our community.

Apply Today to Become Our Next Physician Advisor!

Required Education:

Graduate of an accredited medical school

Required Licensure and Certifications:

MD or DO licensure within the state of employment

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Board Eligible in the area of clinical practice.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board Certification in area of clinical practice (ABMS)
• Minimum of five years of clinical practice experience.
• Three years of experience as a Physician Advisor and/or other leadership experience in acute care settings with focus on utilization management and quality assurance and improvement.
• Utilization management experience as chair or as a member of an UM  oversight committee. Leadership involvement and/or management experience of quality ssurance. Management experience in care efficiency and throughput in acute care hospital settings.