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USA Health

Physician - Providence Hospital

USA Health, Mobile, Alabama, United States, 36624


Overview

Specialty: Hospitalist (IM or FM)Schedule: 18 shifts/mo, to include - 12 regular day shifts, 3 extended day shifts, 3 night shifts (Flexible Scheduling)Practice Detail: 9 Employed FT hospitalists with APP supportEMR System: CernerFacility: USA Providence HospitalLocation: Mobile, ALResponsibilities

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

Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Preferred Credential(s):• Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Education:• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.