Physician Advisor

Your future role at a glance Specialty : Case Management Subspecialty: Physician Advisor Schedule : Full Time | Remote (with some on-site prescense required) Call Schedule: No call Practice Detail : Come join our team of Physician Advisors! Facility : Ascension Via Christi Location: Wichita, KS This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation TypeBenefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.How you'll make an impact in this rolePosition HighlightsAscension in Wichita, KS 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 (Adult Medicine Hospitialist experience preferred), preferably with some Physician Advisory/ Utilization Management work experience. If you are ready to join a talented group of physicians apply today!Responsibilities:Work in areas of utilization management and denial mitigation, including but not limited to: Review medical records of identified patients to assist with the level of care determination. Assist and manage the denial management process with peer-to-peer discussions and appeal reviews. 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. 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. Review and offer suggestions related to resources and service management. What minimum requirements you'll needLicensure / Certification / Registration: Physician MD/DO obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Kansas required. Requirement will be tracked by local Med Staff office. Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required. Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunityAscension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.Equal employment opportunity employerAscension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 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Created: 2026-03-04