Physician - Hospitalist - Prov - USA Health Physicians Group

Job description

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 provides 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 well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
USA Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to join our established Hospitalist team at USA Health Providence Hospital in Mobile, Alabama.
This opportunity offers a collaborative practice environment with a team of nine employed full time hospitalists and advanced practice provider (APP) support. The ideal candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality inpatient care, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to the continued growth and success of hospital medicine services at USA Health Providence Hospital.
This position offers flexible scheduling with 14 shifts per month, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The successful candidate will join an established, collaborative team of nine employed full-time hospitalists with advanced practice provider (APP) support at USA Health Providence Hospital.
Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of hospitalized patients.
• Serve as an admitting, attending, and consulting physician for patients requiring hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses.
• Accept and manage patient referrals from emergency department physicians, primary care providers, and other specialists.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, advanced practice providers, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and facilitate timely discharges.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, clinical outcomes, efficiency, and cost effective care.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in accordance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and insurance requirements.
• Participate in inpatient consultations and assigned coverage schedules.
• Support academic activities, including medical education and research, as requested.
• Contribute to the continued development and improvement of hospital medicine services at USA Health Providence Hospital.

Additional Information
Why Join USA Health?
• Join an established and supportive hospitalist team within the region's only academic health system.
• Flexible monthly scheduling with a combination of day, extended day, and night shifts.
• Collaborative practice environment with dedicated APP support.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of hospital medicine services.
• Access to a comprehensive network of specialists and hospital resources.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including health insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Successful completion of an ACGME accredited residency training program in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine in the United States.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM).
• Candidates must meet all applicable U.S. residency training and board eligibility requirements. International training alone does not satisfy the requirements for this position.
• Eligible for an unrestricted Alabama medical license and hospital medical staff privileges.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States or eligible for employment based visa sponsorship.
• Strong clinical judgment and experience managing complex hospitalized patients.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and compassionate patient care.

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.