Physician - GI Hospitalist

We Are Hiring

• Specialty: GI Hospitalist
• Schedule: 7 on / 7 off, weekdays and weekend coverage
• Call Schedule: On call during 7 on with midlevel support
• Practice Detail: Joining a busy hospital service with physicians and midlevel support
• EMR System: Cerner - One Chart
• Facility: UAB ST. Vincent's Birmingham
• Location: Birmingham, Alabama

What You Will Do

UAB St. Vincent's is looking for a GI Hospitalist to join our team at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with UAB St. Vincent's to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time position working 7 on / 7 off
• Great benefit package
• Busy metropolitan area with recreational activities and nightlife
• Growing surrounding suburban areas with strong school systems

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost-effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accept patient referrals from other physicians, acting as admitting, attending, and/or consulting physician for patients requiring hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses.
• Participate in academic programs (e.g., medical education and research) as requested.
• Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on-call schedules.

What You Will Need

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Licensed Graduate Doctoral Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.