Physician -PT Occupational Medicine

UAB Medicine; Lincoln (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time benefits

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking an Occupational Medicine physician for part-time coverage at the Honda Lincoln Plant in Lincoln, Alabama. The role focuses on workman’s compensation, injury prevention, and occupational health services.

Ideal candidate has MD/DO credentials and Alabama licensure, with ACLS preferred. Part-time schedule combines clinic duties with potential APP oversight and collaboration across hospital resources.

Qualifications

• MD/DO required and Alabama license active.
• ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Occupational injury care with focus on workman's comp.
• Fitness for Duty evaluations.
• WorkComp claims management and oversight.
• Collaborate with Safety and ERGO on site.
• Provide inpatient/outpatient consults as needed.
• Ensure documentation meets insurer requirements.

Skills

Occupational health

Injury care

Clinical evaluation

Education

MD/DO

Alabama license

Tools

Systoc EMR

Job description

Position Overview

• Schedule: 2 days per week. Mon/Tues and TH each week
• Call Schedule:
• Practice Detail: Working in Occupational Medicine to cover all workman's comp, injury prevention, and all aspects of occupational health
• EMR System: Systoc

• Specialty: Occupational Health
• Schedule: 2 days per week. Mon/Tues and TH each week
• Call Schedule:
• Practice Detail: Working in Occupational Medicine to cover all workman's comp, injury prevention, and all aspects of occupational health
• EMR System: Systoc
• Facility: Honda Lincoln Plant
• Location: Honda plant in Lincoln, Alabama

Job Description

UAB St. Vincent's is looking for an Occupational Medicine trained Physician for Part time coverage at our Honda plant.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with UAB St. Vincent's to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights

• Part time work with part time benefits
• Opportunity to oversee APPs in Georgia Honda plant location
• Small community with wide range of specialty resources within hospital network
• Opportunity to work at our Occupational Health Clinic in Birmingham if mutually agreed on

Responsibilities

• Occupational Injury care with main focus on difficult injuries and workcomp claims.
• Fitness for Duty evaluations
• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• WorkComp claims management and oversight, not limited to causality statements, MMI/PPD, Collaboration with specialists
• Internal collaboration with Safety, ERGO etc. at the spot
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Fill in regular clinic duties on occasion with APP PTO, Sickness and Vacancies.
• 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.

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.