Occupational Health Physician - FT

UAB Medicine; Lincoln (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Lincoln, AL, and Birmingham, AL, is seeking an experienced physician to join its occupational medicine team. The role entails coverage of the Honda Lincoln plant and the Workplace Occ Med Clinic, focusing on workers' compensation, injury prevention, and comprehensive occupational medicine.

The ideal candidate holds an MD or DO, Alabama licensure, and preferred ACLS, with responsibilities spanning patient care, referrals, documentation, and collaboration with hospital and academic

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required.
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
• Alabama medical license prior to hire required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Works to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals and acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician as needed.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research).
• Provides documentation meeting insurer requirements; appeals denials promptly.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultations, including on-call schedules.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Patient care

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

• Schedule: 2 days per week at Occ Health Clinic at Honda, 3 days per week at Workplace Occupational Medicine UAB
• Work Location: Lincoln, Alabama and Birmingham, Alabama
• Responsibilities: Working onsite at the Honda Plant in Lincoln as well as the Workplace Occ Med Clinic in Birmingham. Working to cover all workman's comp, injury prevention and all aspects of occupational medicine.
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

• Schedule: 2 days per week at Occ Health Clinic at Honda, 3 days per week at Workplace Occupational Medicine UAB
• Work Location: Lincoln, Alabama and Birmingham, Alabama
• Responsibilities: Working onsite at the Honda Plant in Lincoln as well as the Workplace Occ Med Clinic in Birmingham. Working to cover all workman's comp, injury prevention and all aspects of occupational medicine.
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Position Overview

• Schedule: 2 days per week at Occ Health Clinic at Honda, 3 days per week at Workplace Occupational Medicine UAB
• Work Location: Lincoln, Alabama and Birmingham, Alabama
• Responsibilities: Working onsite at the Honda Plant in Lincoln as well as the Workplace Occ Med Clinic in Birmingham. Working to cover all workman's comp, injury prevention and all aspects of occupational medicine.
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Responsibilities

Job Description

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama's largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year - from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital - ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital - along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent's hospitals serving central Alabama. UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you're seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there's a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you'll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.