What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neurohospitalist -Providence Hospital position at University of South Alabama Health System?
Overview
USA Health, the University of South Alabama’s health system helps people lead longer, better lives through its excellence in education, research and medical care. With more than 5,500 employees, USA Health’s network includes University Hospital, Providence, Children’s & Women’s Hospital, Mitchell Cancer Institute, the Physician Enterprise and the Whiddon College of Medicine.
USA Health is managed by the USA HealthCare Management, LLC.
Responsibilities
USA Health Providence, located in Mobile, Alabama, is looking for a full-time board eligible/board certified neurologist to join the neurohospitalist team. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with USA Health Providence to provide medical services to patients with a collegial team of physicians. USA Health Providence is a full-service, 349-bed hospital with 24/7 emergency care, personalized maternity care and advanced programs for heart care, bariatric surgery and cancer care.
Responsibilities include the evaluation and treatment of 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 consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.
Interested applicants should contact Krissy Shamburger, Physician Recruiter for the USA Health Physician Enterprise, via email: kshamburger@health.southalabama.edu.
Neurohospitalist Details:
- Schedule: 7am-5pm (7-on/7-off)
- Practice Detail: 2 total physicians alternating weeks
- No after hour call schedule required
- Inpatient Consults and Stroke Codes
- EMR System: Cerner
- After 5pm Telestroke coverage provided
Preferred Credential(s):
- Vascular Neurology Fellowship, Preferred
- Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- EEG and EMG Testing
Qualifications
A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.