Physician - Colon and Rectal Surgery
About The Position
The Physician - Colon and Rectal Surgery evaluates and treats patients using appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. The physician accepts referrals from other physicians and may act as an admitting, attending, or consulting physician for hospitalized patients with primary medical diagnoses, according to patient, medical staff, and hospital needs. The role includes inpatient and outpatient specialty consultation, which may involve on-call coverage, and participation in academic programs such as medical education and research when requested. The physician also provides documentation that meets insurance requirements and appeals denials in a timely manner, while contributing to efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of patient care. The position is with the Colon and Rectal Surgery department at UAB St Vincent's Birmingham. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with rotating call coverage among providers. UAB St. Vincent’s is part of UAB Medicine and serves Alabama through hospitals and clinics, with a focus on compassionate, personalized care and collaboration.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree.
- Licensed Graduate Doctoral Physician MD/DO credentialed by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners before the hire date or job transfer date.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Life Support credential from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients using appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
- Recommend, participate in, and help ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of patient care.
- Accept patient referrals from other physicians.
- Act as an admitting, attending, and/or consulting physician for patients hospitalized with primary medical diagnoses, depending on patient, medical staff, and hospital needs.
- Participate in academic programs, such as medical education and research, as requested.
- Provide documentation that meets insurance company requirements and appeal denials in a timely manner.
- Participate in inpatient and outpatient specialty consultations, which may include on-call schedules.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off (for eligible positions).
- Paid parental leave (for eligible positions).
- Associate Assistance Program (for eligible positions).
- Tuition Reimbursement Program (for eligible positions).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
