Job TitleInpatient CDI Physician AdvisorJob DescriptionThe Inpatient CDI Physician Advisor will serve as a liaison and champion with the medical staff for complete and accurate documentation to support accurate reflection of patient acuity, severity of illness, risk of mortality, and quality of care. The Physician Advisor will act as a liaison between the Inpatient CDI/Coding teams and medical providers. The Physician Advisor will support the organizational initiatives of accurate quality outcomes and the proper reflection of the high quality of care as evaluated through severity adjusted quality measures.*This is a hybrid position and will require time on site each week.Job ResponsibilitiesServe as a leader in the education and outreach with the medical staff to build understanding and support for the CDI program and how it benefits the medical staffPartner with CDI Directors, CDI Assistant Directors, and CDI Educators in the development, coordination, and presentation of provider education to improve the accuracy of documentation and the quality of patient care reported, severity of illness, risk of mortality, medical necessity and other documentation related outcomesShare key clinical documentation concepts and their importance for the hospitals and individual providersExplaining why a query was placed, and highlighting the impact on key indicators such as expected mortality and expected length of stayHold one-on-one meetings with physicians to address areas of opportunity and respond to questions, providing feedback and education for medical staff on opportunities for documentation improvementTailor education content and messaging to specific provider groups and specialtiesInclude key CDI metrics and actionable data in provider education sessions to drive behavior change and gain buy inServe as liaison between providers and the CDI/Coding teams to address areas of opportunity and questionsMeet regularly with CDI System Director, CDI Directors, CDI Assistant Directors, CDI Educators, and Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS) staff to understand current documentation opportunities and to integrate those opportunities into outreach and education efforts with the medical staffPartner with CDI Directors, CDI Assistant Directors, and CDI Educators to provide ongoing clinical education to Inpatient CDS and coding staff to assist in the ongoing growth of the teamReview cases escalated by Inpatient CDI and Coding teamsParticipate in unanswered query escalation process by following up with physicians electronically and in-person to assist in obtaining query responsesServe as a subject matter expert and resource on interpretation and application of clinical practice and documentation strategiesCollaborate with providers and medical staff leadership to create consistent definitions and documentation around complex conditions, as neededRegularly review key process and outcomes metrics related to the CDI ProgramReview key process metrics: provider response rates, agree rates, response times, query trends, among othersDevelop action plans for non-responsive providers or providers with high disagreement rates or response timesReview key outcomes metrics: outcomes of escalated cases, medical and surgical comorbidity rates, capture rates for DRG triplets and pairs, most appropriate principal diagnosis selection trends, acuity for expired patients or patients discharged to hospice, expected mortality rate, observed to expected mortality ratio, among othersCollaborate with CDI Program leadership in meeting with CMOs, Chairs, and Program Directors to provide updates on the CDI program, impact on quality outcome data, and strategies for ongoing improvementDevelop and participate in recognition process for providers that have made significant positive impacts to the programSupport organizational quality goals and objectives through CDI improvementsRequired QualificationsExtensive clinical knowledge; at least 7 years as a practicing, licensed physician in the acute care settingDemonstrated ability to collaborate with organizational leadership and executivesAbility and willingness to educate, counsel and advise peersDemonstrates approachability and maintaining the respect of peersAbility to strategize, plan and implement changeSelf-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a teamOrganized with attention to detailExcellent communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to interpret data and outcome metricsProficient with technology and programs integral to clinical documentationDemonstrates understanding of CHS-LI's culture and organizational goalsWillingness to gain a working knowledge of coding rules and regulationsHas genuine interest in CDI and an understanding of its impact on patient care, quality outcomes, and health system performancePosted Salary RangeUSD $280,000.00 - USD $350,000.00 /Yr.This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.
The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.