Colorectal Surgeon – Academic Hospital Role

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Alabama is seeking a Board-certified/board-eligible Colorectal Surgeon to join the Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery. The role involves weekday and weekend duties, collaboration with a broad clinical and academic program, and care delivery across inpatient and outpatient services at UAB St Vincent's Birmingham.

The position emphasizes medical education, research participation, and a patient-centered approach, with on-call coverage as needed to support hospital needs.

Qualifications

• Licensed MD/DO credential required from Alabama Board of Medical Examiners prior to hire or transfer date.
• Advanced Life Support credential from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.

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.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Job description

UAB Medicine in Alabama is seeking a Board-certified/board-eligible Colorectal Surgeon to join the Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery. The role involves weekday and weekend duties, collaboration with a broad clinical and academic program, and care delivery across inpatient and outpatient services at UAB St Vincent's Birmingham.

The position emphasizes medical education, research participation, and a patient-centered approach, with on-call coverage as needed to support hospital needs.