About this role
ST Health Health Plan has an exciting opportunity for a Physician Educator position in the HCC Risk Adjustment Department. This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday variable daytime hours. This will be a remote position based in Clearfield County requiring 50-75% travel primarily in the North Central region of PA, and surrounding areas as needed.
*Travel to US Steel Tower (Pittsburgh, PA) for mandatory meetings as needed.
The Physician Educator serves as a liaison between the Health Plan and the participating providers of the ST Health Health Plan Network. The Physician Educator is the primary resource for participating providers to address issues, questions and learning needs related to coding and documentation in the medical record and the various risk adjustment models of payment.
The Physician Educator is responsible for education of the participating providers and their staff. This includes assessment of learning needs, assessment of workflow processes and identification of barriers that impact correct coding documentation. The Physician Educator is responsible for implementation of strategic plans and coordination of all aspects of provider and practice education, including but not limited to scheduling, tracking, follow-up, workflow integration, medical record documentation, coding, and electronic health records. The Physician Educator distributes provider reports to physicians and practice management staff to assist them in improving their outcomes related to risk adjustment. In addition, the Physician Educator is responsible for evaluating medical record documentation through the medical record review process and providing feedback and recommendations for improvement. The Physician Educator will provide feedback to Operations-Risk Adjustment management and work collaboratively and cooperatively with Network Management, Reimbursement and other Health Plan department as required. The Physician Educator maintains a positive and helpful attitude as a liaison to the participating providers of the ST Health Health Plan.
A general understanding of Health care insurance and Medicare managed care is highly preferred for this position,
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with assigned providers/practices within the ST Health Health Plan Network.
- Coordinate and present education of providers/practices related to risk adjustment, coding, and clinical documentation improvement.
- Assess workflow processes in physician practices that impact the ability to maximize Health Plan revenue achieved through the various risk adjustment payment models.
- Identify trends and barriers that interfere with correct coding and documentation practices in the physician practice sites, including but not limited to workflow, electronic health records, and clearinghouses.
- Adhere to CMS coding and documentation guidelines.
- Analyze medical record documentation and coding through a chart review process that identifies incorrect coding, coding lacking supporting documentation, and missed opportunities to capture risk adjustment diagnoses and associated revenue.
- Analyze and distribute reports to providers that summarize their performance related to coding and documentation and risk adjustment.
- Develop and implement strategic action plans based on findings of assessment of physician practice workflows and medical record documentation reviews.
- Maintain confidentiality of chart review results and member information.
- Maintain a current and in-depth knowledge of CMS guidelines related to risk adjustment, coding, documentation, as well as knowledge of new models of risk adjustment that impact Health Plan revenue.
- Track all educational activities and trends and patterns of providers/practices.
- Assist practice with integration of correct coding and documentation standards into workflow.
- Troubleshoot issues that impact the integration of correct coding and documentation and maximization of Health Plan revenue.
- Monitor on-going performance of physicians and practices and report findings to the providers, practice administrators, and Risk Adjustment management. Identify sites within the network to offer public education on coding and documentation and provide classes on a regular basis.
- Identify and document best practices related to coding, documentation, and workflow and share with practice administrators and risk adjustment physician educator staff.
- Collaborate with practices that have entered into shared savings arrangements with ST Health Health Plan and assist them with identifying strategies that will improve their quality of patient care and maximize risk adjustment revenue.
- Assist Senior Manager in development of education objectives and programs.
- Collaborate with Risk Adjustment management staff in the development and implementation of the annual Risk Adjustment prospective campaigns.
- Collaborates with Network Management, Reimbursement, Claims, and other Health Plan departments as required.
- Bachelor’s Degree required or comparable work experience will be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in professional services, including practice management, nursing, clinical documentation improvement or quality audit.
- 2-3 years of teaching experience in a clinical setting preferred.
- 2-3 years of progressive leadership experience preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of coding and documentation requirements including ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS. In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and pathology required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, and organization skills required.
- Extensive problem-solving experience is required.
- Experience working with physicians and physician practices. Goal-oriented and experience with development and implementation of action plans.
- Excellent customer service required.
- Ability to interact with public in a diplomatic and tactful manner and represent the Health Plan effectively.
- Ability to manage relationships with assigned practices and maintain records of all activities.
- Ability to develop action plans as required.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Licensure/certification required CRC, CCS, CPC-P, CPMA, CPPM within 6 months of hire.
- Act 34
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$29.92–$51.79 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Jamie Park
Nurse Recruiter — Pittsburgh Metro
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Physician Educator HPL- Remote- Clearfield County… at Pepper Health, Pittsburgh. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.
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# Physician Educator HPL- Remote- Clearfield County, PA & Surrounding Area!
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Traveling)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Health Information Management
- Shift: Variable
- Business unit: ST Health Health Plan
- Pay: $29.92–$51.79 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-15T15:00:14.657Z
## Description
**ST Health Health Plan has an exciting opportunity for a Physician Educator position in the HCC Risk Adjustment Department. This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday variable daytime hours. This will be a remote position based in Clearfield County****requiring 50-75% travel primarily in the North Central region of PA, and surrounding areas as needed.**
***Travel to US Steel Tower (Pittsburgh, PA) for mandatory meetings as needed.**
…
Shift and schedule
Shift
Variable
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
Traveling
Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role
Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
Director of Nursing
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
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Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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