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Tenet Healthcare
Goodyear, Arizona

Physician Advisor

Utilization ManagementFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Position Summary

Responsible for medical staff leadership to the Utilization Management Committee (UMC) and the Case Management (CM) and Health Information Management (HIM)/Clinical Documentation Improvement Departments.

Leads and promotes processes for patients to receive medically necessary and high quality care throughout the continuum of care. Stays abreast of professional best practices and community standards of care.

Assists Administration in reducing financial risks associated with denials that are due to providing medically unnecessary or preventable services and extended length of stays.

Embark on a rewarding career with Abrazo West Campus hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Abrazo West Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: Abrazo West Campus is recognized for providing exceptional, comprehensive care to patients in West Valley communities. The 200-bed acute care hospital offers advanced services, including the da Vinci Xi surgical platform, Level I Trauma Center, Loop-X system, orthopedics, obstetrics and cardiovascular care.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Advisor provides medical leadership to the Utilization Management, Case Management, and Clinical Documentation Improvement departments. They promote high-quality, medically necessary care while assisting administration in reducing financial risks related to denials and length of stay.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree with a current state license and ABMS certification. A minimum of 2 years in a physician leadership role is required, with preference given to those with experience in utilization management and hospital committee leadership.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Healthcare administrationStrategic planningRisk managementRegulatory complianceQuality improvementMedical staff engagement

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Advisor at Tenet Healthcare a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,252 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Utilization Management — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 70% of Physician roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,252 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Goodyear

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$418k
Typical market rent
$1,683/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Tenet Healthcare

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Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Career Development Opportunities
Continuing Education Opportunities