ResponsibilitiesUSA Health, the University of South Alabama's academic health system, is seeking a board certified or board eligible Gastroenterologist to join our growing inpatient gastroenterology program at USA
Health Providence Hospital in Mobile, Alabama.
This opportunity offers a dedicated inpatient practice with strong procedural volume, advanced practice provider support, and a structured seven day coverage model. We are seeking a physician who enjoys hospital based gastroenterology, procedural medicine, and collaborative patient care.
Position Highlights- Dedicated GI Hospitalist Model: Focus exclusively on inpatient gastroenterology consultations, procedures, and hospital-based patient care.
- Seven-Day Coverage Model: Provide 24/7 gastroenterology coverage for seven consecutive days during assigned service periods.
- Predictable Onsite Schedule: Typical weekday onsite hours are approximately 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with approximately half day onsite coverage on weekends. After hours callbacks are infrequent.
- Dedicated APP Support: Work alongside an advanced practice provider throughout the seven day coverage period to assist with consultations, daily rounding, and patient management.
- Growing Inpatient Service reflecting strong demand for gastroenterology services.
- High Consultation Volume: New inpatient and emergency department consultations vary daily and may reach 18 to 20 on higher volume days.
- Strong Procedural Volume: Inpatient GI lab volume averages approximately 8 to 12 procedures daily.
- Collaborative Care Environment: Work closely with hospital medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, and other specialties.
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Attractive compensation package and comprehensive employee benefits.
Clinical Responsibilities- Provide comprehensive inpatient gastroenterology consultation and management for hospitalized patients.
- Evaluate new consultations from the emergency department and inpatient services.
- Conduct daily rounds and manage established gastroenterology patients with support from a dedicated advanced practice provider.
- Perform indicated inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
- Provide continuous gastroenterology coverage and consultation availability throughout assigned seven day service periods.
- Collaborate with hospitalists, surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
- Support timely access to gastroenterology consultations and procedures.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the continued growth and development of the inpatient gastroenterology program.
Additional InformationExplore Your Future with USA HealthJoin a growing gastroenterology program offering strong inpatient demand, dedicated APP support, a structured coverage model, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care.
Discover your next career opportunity at USA Health Providence Hospital in Mobile, Alabama.
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program.
- Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship program.
- Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology.
- Eligible for an unrestricted Alabama medical license.
- Eligible for medical staff privileges at USA Health Providence Hospital.
- Demonstrated clinical proficiency in inpatient gastroenterology and endoscopic procedures.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
- Commitment to delivering high quality, patient centered care.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience managing a high volume inpatient gastroenterology service.
- Strong diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy skills.
- Experience collaborating with advanced practice providers in an inpatient setting.
- Interest in contributing to the continued growth of an established gastroenterology program.
