University of Alabama at Birmingham

Physician - Pulmonolgist

Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of accredited Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship preferred.
  • Board certification in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine.
  • Licensed Graduate Doctoral Physician MD/DO credentialed in Alabama required before hire or transfer.
  • Advanced Life Support certification from American Heart Association preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluates and treats patients using advanced medical diagnostic skills.
  • Implements strategies to improve cost-effectiveness and quality of patient care.
  • Accepts patient referrals and serves as attending or consulting physician.
  • Participates in academic programs, including medical education and research.
  • Documents care appropriately to meet insurance requirements and manage appeals efficiently.
  • Engages in both inpatient and outpatient consultations, participating in on-call schedules.

Benefits

  • Part of a respected health care community with over 125 years of service.
  • Collaboration and teamwork emphasized among 4,800+ employees.
  • Opportunities for involvement in educational and research activities.
  • Focus on compassionate, personalized care for patients and families.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

  • Department: UAB St.Vincent's Birmingham Pulmonary Group
  • Schedule: Blend of Inpatient (ICU and hospital consult service) and outpatient clinic practice with rotating call coverage among physician group.
  • Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Hospital, 800 Saint Vincent's Drive, Suite 600, Bham Al 35205
  • Licensure: Preferred completion of accredited Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship, Board certification in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Crare Medicine.
  • Job Duties: Include providing diagnosis, management, and treatment of patients with acute and chronic pulmonary diseases such as COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary hypertension. Manage critical care patients in the ICU, including those requiring mechanical ventilation and advanced life support measures. Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaboration with medical staff to ensure coordinated care. Maintain all aspects of outpatient pulmonary clinic.


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 UAB St. Vincent's

UAB St. Vincent's, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent's name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama's best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.

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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