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Great Plains Health
North Platte, Nebraska

Physician CDI Analyst

Clinical Documentation Improvement 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

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Job Description

Great people. Great careers. Join the team at Great Plains Health, where you can be a part of something, well, great.

Job Title: Physician CDI Analyst Cost Center: Health Information Management Job Description: Minimum Qualifications ◾ Education Strongly preferred associate degree in health information management or similar field.

Clinical background-LPN, RN, Case Manager, Clinical Documentation Integrity, or Outpatient Coder with 3+ years of experience strongly desired. ◾ Credentials Required within 12 months of hire.

CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based) – AHIMA CPC (Certified Professional Coder) – AAPC Work Environment Office setting with standard office desks and/or cubicles. Continuous use of computer, photocopy machines, and printers. Works with very frequent interruptions. Physical Demands 1.

Stand and/or walk occasionally. 2. Sit constantly. 3. Lift floor to waist height 30 pounds occasionally; waist to waist 25 pounds occasionally; waist to overhead 20 pounds occasionally. And carry 10 pounds up to 25 feet occasionally. 4. Fine motor coordination within normal limits for age and gender 5.

Visual acuity, manual dexterity and hearing within normal limits. 6. Constant computer use. 7. Reach overhead frequently standing and turn reaching shoulder height while sitting frequently. Essential Functions 1.

Assist the RAC Coordinator in reviewing designated cases and provide ongoing educational outreach to clinical providers. 2. Collaborate with vendor partners to conduct physician and coding audits, ensuring timely reporting and communication of findings to the coding team and clinical providers. 3.

Design instructional tools to facilitate efficient coding processes across clinical departments and for providers professional level of service. 4.

Serve as the primary liaison between clinical providers and the GPH Coding Team to enhance documentation accuracy, ensuring proper support for billing levels and coding requirements. 5. Assisting clinicians in structuring their clinical documentation to align with industry guidelines and billing compliance. 6.

Analyze denied claims to determine the cause and execute corrective measures. 7. Streamline and unify coding and documentation training across the organization, creating a consistent curriculum for new-provider onboarding and ongoing educational support. Join us. Join great.

Join the dynamic team at Great Plains Health and be a part of something truly exceptional. At Great Plains Health, we embody a culture defined by authenticity, integrity, and a genuine commitment to listening to both our patients and each other.

As a member of our team, you'll experience a supportive environment where collaboration is key, and every voice is valued. We work together seamlessly, leveraging our collective strengths to provide the highest quality care to our community.

Passion drives us forward, propelling us to constantly strive for excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career in healthcare surrounded by like-minded individuals who share your dedication and enthusiasm, Great Plains Health is the place for you.

Come join us and be part of a team that's making a real difference every day. We are rooted in passion. We pursue excellence, innovation and world-class quality every day. Here, you'll find a team that works together in the interest of unmatched patient care.

You'll find positive attitudes, advanced technology and a collegial culture. You'll find an appreciation for the healthcare roles and a commitment to professional growth. Here, you’ll find purpose and connection in an independent hospital driven to inspire health and healing by putting our patients first—always.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves collaborating with providers and coding teams to improve documentation accuracy and ensure billing compliance. Key duties include conducting audits, analyzing denied claims, and designing instructional tools for clinical providers.

Requirements

Candidates should ideally have an associate degree in health information management and 3+ years of clinical or coding experience. Certification as a CCS-P or CPC is required within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical CodingPhysician AuditingClaims AnalysisProvider Education

Clinical Documentation Improvement — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Physician market look like in Nebraska?
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Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 10% in physician rolesranked against 22,038 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingNebraska index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Nebraska90 active22,619 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,038 Physician roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician CDI Analyst at Great Plains Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Physician roles — ranked against 22,038 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Physician roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,038 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Great Plains Health

Hospitals and Health Care
North Platte, Nebraska
501-1,000 employees

Living in North Platte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$228k
Typical market rent
$1,327/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

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