Overview

The University of South Alabama Health System helps people lead longer, better lives through its excellence in education, research and medical care. With more than 3,600 employees, USA's health network includes USA Health University Hospital, USA Heahh Children's & Women's Hospital, USA Heahh Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Health Physicians Group and the University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine. Each year, our team of 180 physicians, 240 residents and fellows, 70 mid-level providers and 800 nurses hand le some 185,000 clinic visits and 350,000 outpatient procedures. The USA Health System delivers 2,800 babies a year, more than any other regional hospital, and treats patients through some 60,000 emergency room visits annually.

In addition to advanced and innovative patient care offered at USA Health University hospitals and clinics, Whiddon College of Medicine programs provide first-class training experiences for the next generation of physicians, scientists and students. The USA Health System delivers excellence in care while improving the quality of life for residents across the Gulf Coast. The USA Health System is managed by the USA HealthCare Management, LLC.

As part of efforts to expand our scholarly, clinical and educational activities, the Department of Pediatrics at the University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine is recruiting an Adolescent Medicine Division Chief. The Division Chief will help oversee a clinic with 6 exam rooms and about 250 referrals a year. Candidate must be a BC/BE specialist in Adolescent Medicine.

The Department of Pediatrics at USA Health serves as the primary pediatric referral center for the region. Patient care activities are centered at the USA Health Children's Specialty Clinics and USA Health Children's and Women's Hospital. Providing a quality educational and training experience for the medical students and residents at our institution is an important and prominent departmental goal.

Level of appointment is open and will be commensurate with training, experience, and scholarly productivity. Resources necessary for a robust academic program will be provided to the successful candidate. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. This is an outstanding opportunity for an energetic, highly-motivated physician to join a congenial, diverse, expanding department that is committed to providing its faculty with the opportunity to achieve academic and professional growth while enjoying the climate, affordability, and high quality of life of the central Gulf Coast. For information or to apply, please contact:

David A. Gremse, MD Professor and Chair USA Department of Pediatrics 1601 Center Street, Suite 1271 Mobile, AL 36604 Phone: (251) 434-3919 Email: dgremse@bealth.southalabama.edu

Qualifications

A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.