Physician - Neurology for Neurohospitalist position

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Neurohospitalist position within the Neurology department. The role requires board certification or eligibility in Neurology. The practice environment offers access to advanced imaging, EEG, and neurodiagnostics, and provides coverage for stroke in the ED. Collaboration with medical staff is essential. The work location is UAB St. Vincent's East.

Requirements

Neurology trained
Required Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neurology.
Licensed Graduate Doctoral Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) 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.