Occupational Health Physician - FT

UAB Medicine; Lincoln (AL); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

UAB Medicine in Lincoln and Birmingham, AL is seeking a licensed MD/DO to join our Occupational Health team. The position covers care for workers at the Honda plant in Lincoln and the Workplace Occ Med Clinic in Birmingham, with a split schedule: two days at Honda and three days at UAB.

You will evaluate and treat patients, oversee referrals, and contribute to cost-effective, high-quality care. Alabama licensure is required; AHA ALS is preferred.

Formación

• MD/DO credential required for hire.
• Alabama medical license required prior to hire/transfer date.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluates and treats patients with diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Participates in efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care.
• Accepts referrals and may be admitted/consulting physician for hospitalization as needed.
• Participates in academic programs as requested.
• Documents to meet insurance requirements and appeals.
• Participates in inpatient/outpatient consultation and on-call schedules.

Conocimientos

Clinical excellence

Patient care

Documentation

Educación

MD/DO degree

Alabama Medical License

Descripción del empleo

Position Overview

• Department: Occupational Health
• 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

Job Description

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.

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.