University of Alabama at Birmingham

Physician - Structural Heart / Interventional Cardiologist

University of Alabama at Birmingham • $250K — $350K *
Birmingham, AL 35242In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience in cardiology with a focus on interventional or structural heart procedures.
  • Experience with TAVR, mitral cases, and Watchman procedures is essential.
  • MD or DO degree required; must possess a valid physician license in Alabama before starting.
  • Advanced Life Support certification preferred.
  • Expertise in evaluating and treating complex cardiology patients.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and treat patients using medical diagnostic skills.
  • Enhance cost effectiveness and quality of care in cardiology services.
  • Manage patient admissions, attending, and consulting as needed.
  • Engage in academic programs including medical education and research.
  • Document patient care effectively to comply with insurance requirements.
  • Consult with inpatient and outpatient specialty patients, including on-call duties.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Access to Associate Assistance Program.
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program available.
  • Additional unspecified benefits for eligible positions.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

  • Department: Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham
  • Schedule: Full time, including on call duties
  • Preferred Skills: Interventional or Structural Heart trained. Including experience with following procedures but not limited to : TAVR, mitral cases, Watchman, etc.
  • Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
  • 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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