Physician - Southview

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a physician to join the Outpatient Primary Care team at UAB St Vincent's Birmingham. The role involves patient evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing management in an outpatient clinic setting Monday through Friday.

Candidates must hold MD or DO with Alabama medical license; ACLS is preferred. The position offers opportunities to participate in education and research within a leading academic medical system.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with Alabama medical license required.
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS) credentialed or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Works to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians and may admit/hospitalize patients as needed.
• Participates in academic programs (education and research) as requested.
• Provides documentation meeting insurance requirements and appeals denials promptly.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty services as assigned.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Patient care

Cost & quality improvement

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Position Overview

• Department: Outpatient Primary Care, UAB Southview Medical Group
• Schedule: Monday - Friday outpatient clinic
• Work Location: UAB St Vincent's Birmingham, 833 St. Vincent's Drive POB III, Bham AL 35205
• 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.