Psychiatrist - Inpatient & Outpatient Care Leader

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

generous paid time off

paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a qualified MD/DO to evaluate and treat patients within our Behavioral Health inpatient and outpatient programs. The role involves inpatient consults, hospital rounding, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires Alabama licensure and ACLS (preferred). You will participate in academics and ensure compliant documentation for insurance purposes, contributing to high-quality, cost-effective patient care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Licensed to practice in Alabama (AL) prior to hire date.
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS) credential 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.

Skills

Medical diagnosis

Patient care

Hospital coordination

Education

MD/DO

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a qualified MD/DO to evaluate and treat patients within our Behavioral Health inpatient and outpatient programs. The role involves inpatient consults, hospital rounding, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires Alabama licensure and ACLS (preferred). You will participate in academics and ensure compliant documentation for insurance purposes, contributing to high-quality, cost-effective patient care.