Join Our FHM Memorial Hospital Team as a Medical Director of Advisory Services – A Role Designed for You

At FHN Memorial Hospital, we are dedicated to improving the care of our local community. If you’re looking for a role that supports professional growth while directly impacting the health of the people we serve, we’d love to talk. Join a team where your expertise in utilization management, compliance, and clinical documentation will help shape the future of healthcare in this region.

People First at FHN Memorial Hospital

Local Team Collaboration

• FHM Memorial Hospital has 100 staffed beds and is affiliated with the Family Health Centers Health network, which sees over 575,000 patients annually.
• Join our nationwide Physician Advisory team, which includes 23 onsite physician advisors employed by Sound and 39 onsite physician advisors directly employed by the hospitals we support. Together, they collaborate to provide expert guidance and drive better outcomes.
• Our physician advisory team operates across multiple states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Kentucky, Nevada, and West Virginia, collaborating with partner hospitals to improve services and outcomes.
• The team leads utilization management (UM) efforts, clinical documentation improvement (CDI), and regulatory compliance. Our role is to drive hospital performance improvement, such as length of stay, readmissions, and enhanced documentation.

Qualifications

• Board certification in ABMS in IM, EM, or CC is required.
• Experience in utilization management, compliance, or clinical documentation improvement preferred.
• Strong leadership, education, and collaboration skills.

Practice in the Heart of the Community 

Flexible Scheduling

• Our standard schedule is Monday through Friday, with no evening calls or weekend shifts, providing a healthy work-life balance that supports both our team and the community. There is an opportunity in this hybrid position for 50% onsite and 50% remote.

Key Responsibilities

• As a Physician Advisor, you’ll lead efforts to improve regulatory compliance, documentation, and utilization of hospital resources.
• Collaborate closely with case management, clinical documentation improvement, and revenue cycle leadership teams to identify and address performance improvement opportunities.
• Provide one-on-one and group education to medical staff and support efforts to reduce payer denials.
• Offer timely and effective consultations to physicians, hospital staff, and coding specialists.

Living and working in Freeport, Illinois

• Freeport, Illinois, is a commutable distance to Chicago, IL, and is considered a good place to live, offering a mix of small-town charms and amenities. The city provides a lower cost of living, good schools, and a safe environment. It is particularly appealing for families and those seeking a less hectic pace of life with access to nearby metropolitan areas.

Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact 

FHN Memorial Hospital-Centered Care:

• Our focus is always on putting patients first and ensuring that we enhance the quality of care for the people of Huntington and surrounding areas. As a Physician Advisor, you’ll help improve patient outcomes and streamline processes to benefit the entire community.

Rewards and Benefits: 

• Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) with matching contributions and paid malpractice insurance.
  • Annual CME allowance and paid malpractice and tail coverage.