What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician - GI Hospitalist position at UAB St. Vincent's?
We Are Hiring
- Specialty: GI Hospitalist
- Schedule: 7on / 7 off, weekdays and weekend coverage
- Call Schedule: On call during 7on with midlevel support
- Practice Detail: Joining a busy hospital service with physicians and mid level 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. Vincentssto provide medical services to patients.
Position Highlights:
- Full time position working 7on /7off
- Great benefit package
- Busy metropolitan area with recreational activities and busy night life
- Growing surrounding suburban areas with strong school systems
Responsibilities:
- Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
- Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
- Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
- Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
- Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
- Participates 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.
