Summary

Join Crouse Hospital, a community-based healthcare organization, as you take on the role of Physician Advisor in Syracuse, New York! 

The Position

• The Physician Advisor conducts clinical review on cases referred by case management staff and/or other health care professionals in accordance with utilization review guidelines and is a key contributor in the care transformation process. 
• The Physician Advisor will work in close collaboration with approximately 30+ employed hospitalists, as well as with key systems, regional, and market teams, including clinical document improvement, denials, finance, care management, IT, and a peer group of physician leaders. 
• Drive care management transformation across the full continuum and a system-wide approach to patient care progression and ensure alignment with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements and system objectives. 
• The Physician Advisor will strive to advance the health system’s clinical agenda as it continues its journey from a fee-for-service based culture to one which is focused on fee-for-value.
• Acts as a consultant and resource for physicians regarding their decisions relative to appropriateness of hospitalization, continued stay, and use of resources.
• Must bring progressive experience in clinical practice and several years in a physician advisory leadership role. Ideal leaders will possess a background in care management, performance improvement, and care redesign.

Requirements

• MD/DO is required. 
• Internal Medicine experience is strongly preferred. 

The Organization

• Founded in 1887, Crouse Hospital is a 506-bed not-for-profit hospital that serves more than 20,000 patients throughout their Central and Northern New York communities. 
• Crouse Hospital offers a wide variety of services and specialties including Cancer Care, Emergency Services, Urology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Women’s Services, and Robotic Surgery.  
• Serving as an active organization within the community, Crouse Hospital offers multiple outreach programs including community partnerships, charity care, and financial benefits and also organizes several wellness-outreach programs including health screenings, blood drives, and health education initiatives. 
• Crouse has been recognized by the American Heart/Stroke Association and was awarded the Stroke Quality Achievement Award. Additionally, Crouse Hospital has most recently been given recognition for Type 2 Diabetes Honor Role and is named as an Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence.

The Community

• Syracuse, New York is part of the Central New York Finger Lakes region, which is recognized as a culturally diverse community with excellent schools, affordable housing, numerous recreational and social activities, and beautiful seasonal weather. 
• Syracuse is known to be vibrant arts and entertainment scene, and offers a wide variety of art galleries, museums, theatres, and live music. Enjoy the Museum of Science and Technology, The Everson Museum of Art, or catch a show at the Landmark Theatre.  
• If you’re hungry, you’re in luck. Syracuse is home to a wide array of culinary experiences including steak from 110 Grill, Seafood from 317 at Montgomery Street, or brick-oven pizza from Pavone's Pizza. If you’re looking for drinks, Syracuse offers multiple breweries and pubs including Al’s Wine & Whiskey Lounge, A.W Wander, or 1911 Established. 
• Syracuse is home to multiple colleges and universities but is best known as being the home of Syracuse University. In addition to higher education, Syracuse also offers more than one-dozen public and private school districts for school-aged children. 

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