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USA Health

Physician - Hospitalist - Providence Hospital

USA Health, Mobile, Alabama, United States, 36624

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Overview USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall of our community.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.

Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.

Accept patient referrals from other physicians and serve as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses.

Participate in academic programs (e.g., medical education and research) as requested.

Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.

Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultations for specialty areas, which may include on‑call schedules.

Act as a member of a collegial hospitalist team at USA Health Providence, a full-service 349‑bed hospital with 24/7 emergency care, personalized maternity care, and advanced programs in heart care, bariatric surgery, and cancer care.

Operate in partnership with the USA Health Providence system, which includes USA Health University Hospital, USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital, USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Physicians Group, USA Health Care Authority, and the USA College of Medicine.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited medical school.

Licensure with the State of Alabama Board.

Board‑eligible or board‑certified in internal medicine.

Certified in the clinical area and DEA registration.

USA Hospital staff privileges eligible.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Graduation from an accredited medical school, licensure with the State of Alabama board, certified in clinical area, and DEA registration. USA Hospital staff privileges eligible.

The University of South Alabama Health System helps people lead longer, better lives through its excellence in education, research and medical care. With more than 5,500 employees, USA’s health network includes USA Health University Hospital, USA Health Providence Hospital, USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital, USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Physicians Group, USA Health Care Authority, and the USA College of Medicine.

USA Health Providence, located in Mobile, Alabama, provides a full-time board eligible/board certified internist position on the hospitalist team.

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