Physician - Gastroenterologist Hospitalist Prov - USA Health Physicians Group

USA Health•Mobile, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

USA Health, the University of South Alabama's academic health system, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterologist to join its growing inpatient gastroenterology program at USA Health Providence Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. This dedicated inpatient practice offers strong procedural volume, advanced practice provider support, and a structured seven-day coverage model. The physician will focus exclusively on inpatient gastroenterology consultations, procedures, and hospital-based patient care. Assigned service periods provide 24/7 gastroenterology coverage for seven consecutive days. Typical weekday onsite hours are approximately 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with approximately half-day onsite coverage on weekends; after-hours callbacks are infrequent. A dedicated advanced practice provider supports consultations, daily rounds, and patient management throughout the coverage period. The service is growing in response to strong demand. New inpatient and emergency department consultations vary daily and may reach 18 to 20 on higher-volume days. Inpatient GI lab volume averages approximately 8 to 12 procedures daily. The physician will collaborate with hospital medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, and other specialties, and contribute to quality improvement and the continued development of the inpatient gastroenterology program. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits. Employees must hold a regular position working at least 20 hours per week (0.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program.
Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship program.
Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology.
Eligible for an unrestricted Alabama medical license.
Eligible for medical staff privileges at USA Health Providence Hospital.
Demonstrated clinical proficiency in inpatient gastroenterology and endoscopic procedures.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a high-volume inpatient gastroenterology service.
Strong diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy skills.
Experience collaborating with advanced practice providers in an inpatient setting.
Interest in contributing to the continued growth of an established gastroenterology program.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive inpatient gastroenterology consultation and management for hospitalized patients.
Evaluate new consultations from the emergency department and inpatient services.
Conduct daily rounds and manage established gastroenterology patients with support from a dedicated advanced practice provider.
Perform indicated inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
Provide continuous gastroenterology coverage and consultation availability throughout assigned seven-day service periods.
Collaborate with hospitalists, surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
Support timely access to gastroenterology consultations and procedures.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the continued growth and development of the inpatient gastroenterology program.