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

At ARH Harlan Hospital in Harlan, Kentucky, part of the Appalachian Regional Health System, 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 ARH Harlan Hospital

Local Team Collaboration:

• Join our 23 Sound-employed onsite physician advisors who collaborate with 39 onsite physician advisors employed directly by the hospitals we support as part of the nationwide Physician Advisory team.

• Our team is spread across several states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Kentucky, and West Virginia, working within partner hospitals to enhance services.

• We lead 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 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 typical schedule runs Monday to Friday, with no evening calls or weekends, allowing for a work-life balance that benefits our team and the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• ARH Harlan Hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center with 120 acute beds and 30 behavioral beds.
• 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 Harlan, Kentucky

• Harlan, Kentucky, offers a unique setting in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, where you’ll experience a tight-knit community and a rich cultural heritage.
• Enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and exploring nearby natural attractions.
• Harlan’s residents are proud of their traditions, and the opportunity to contribute to the local community makes this an ideal place to build your career and your life.

Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact

Harlan-Centered Care:
Our focus is always on putting patients first and ensuring that we enhance the quality of care for the people of Harlan 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.