University of Alabama at Birmingham

Physician - Endocrinologist

University of Alabama at Birmingham • $200K — $250K *
Birmingham, AL 35242In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree required
  • Licensed Graduate Doctoral Physician MD/DO credentialed from Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
  • Advanced Life Support certification from AHA preferred
  • 5-7 years of relevant clinical experience preferred
  • Familiarity with outpatient clinic environments
  • Strong diagnostic and treatment skills

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and treat patients effectively
  • Recommend and ensure success of cost-effective care improvements
  • Accept patient referrals and serve as attending physician
  • Participate in academic and research programs
  • Document patient care in compliance with insurance requirements
  • Engage in outpatient consultation and potentially on-call duties

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Associate Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Additional unspecified benefits
Full Job Description
Position Overview

  • Department: Endocrinology, Outpatient Clinic
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday, limited Weekday and weekend call
  • Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham Southview clinic
  • Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more


What You Will Do

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.


About University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a public research university in Birmingham, Alabama. It is a doctoral, research-intensive university that offers degrees in over 140 programs of study. UAB is the largest research institution in the state of Alabama and the largest employer in the Birmingham metropolitan area. The university is renowned for its medical research and health care programs, and is home to the UAB Health System, one of the largest academic medical centers in the United States. UAB is also a leader in the fields of engineering, business, education, and the arts and sciences.
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