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Physician Advisor/UM Medical Director

Provider Solutions & Development
Tarzana, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026
Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center is seeking a Physician Advisor/UM Medical Director to join a strong leadership team promoting high-value care in Tarzana, California. This is an opportunity to facilitate and further develop strong collaborative and positive mutually supported relationships between the medical center and its physicians to improve clinical quality, resource utilization and increase value while maintaining and improving our mission outcomes. You will work closely with the physician leadership, the Director of Care Management, and executive leadership; in particular the CMO, CNO, and CFO to achieve these means. Other principal responsibilities of the role shall be to provide clinical expertise to Care Management in the form of strategic partnership as well as in the addressing of escalations that include admission status determinations, delays in discharge and the providing of clinical input for denial management. This is an opportunity to be on the forefront of healthcare leadership as part of one of the largest and strongest mission-driven medical organizations on the West Coast. **Position Details:** * Full-time; Monday to Friday schedule * No travel; must work on-site at PCSTMC in Tarzana * Weekend coverage: availability to support Case Management on Saturday and Sunday **Compensation & Benefits:** * Compensation is between $325,000 and $380,000 per year * Full benefits including health, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, CME and more _The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and may include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, hospital/ED call stipends, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. In addition, providers typically receive a CME allowance and other benefits offered by their medical group employer. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above._ **Qualifications & Requirements:** * MD or DO from accredited program required * 3 years of medical group management experience required * \*Must have working knowledge of utilization management and review essential to operations management and to clinical improvement * Must have an understanding of the dynamics of health care industry and its effects on all stakeholders * Ability to develop and maintain strong, effective relationships with the medical staff, Board of Trustees, and hospital management required * Ability to effectively communicate with, motivate, and assist medical staff leadership to adhere to utilization management, clinical documentation, and other legal/regulatory requirements **Where You’ll Work** Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center is a distinguished hospital for clinical excellence, ranking it among the top 5% in the nation for 27 of the most common diagnoses and procedures. The 249-bed facility is among the best-rated hospitals in the San Fernando Valley for treatment of stroke, heart attack, vascular disease, pulmonary care and maternity care. With one of the most renowned NICUs in the region, Providence Tarzana is a designated Pediatric Medical Center. **Where You’ll Live** Tarzana, located inside the boundaries of Los Angeles, is likely the only neighborhood in the United States named after an early 20th century pulp hero. This western LA neighborhood sits on the site of a ranch owned by Edgar Rice Burroghs, the creator of Tarzan, the storied jungle adventurer. The area features a temperate climate, a comfortably low population density, and easy access to California parkland, giving it a small-town feel inside of LA. **Who You’ll Work For** Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission — to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system. Check out our benefits page for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran _Job ID Number: 30360_ _Facility Name: Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center_ _Location Name: Tarzana_ _Brand Name: Providence_ _Provider Profession: Director_ _Medical Specialty: Not Applicable_ _Job Setting: Hospital, Medical Clinic_ _Type of Role: Clinical_ _Email: sharon.dichiara@psdrecruit.org_ _Phone Number: (541) 797-2165_ _Schedule: Full Time_ _Compensation: $325,000 - $380,000 Per Year_ _CP: Yes_ _CB: Yes_ _HC: Yes_ _IS: No_ _YM: Yes_ _J1: No_ _H1B: No_ Let’s get in touch If you have questions about this specific job or others, I'm all ears. Send me a note and we'll be one step closer to the right opportunity. Sharon DiChiara Provider Recruiter (541) 797-2165 sharon.dichiara@psdrecruit.org Contact Me

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