Physician - USA Health Providence Airport Primary Care

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

USA Health Family Practice Associates is looking for a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician to join our team. You will conduct exams, order tests, and prescribe medicines or implement treatments. We provide a broad range of services for every family member, to include wellness checks, preventative care and vaccinations, as well as treatment for a wide range of common illnesses. In addition, we provide ongoing comprehensive care for many chronic medical conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.

Applicants must have a license to practice medicine and board certification (or eligibility) in internal medicine or family medicine. You should also have a valid DEA registration number. Experience in family practice is beneficial.

Practice Highlights

• Outpatient only
• Onsite ancillary services offered
• Monday through Friday
• Forty-hour work week
• Established, busy practice
• Built in referral base

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide high quality, evidence based patient care within the physician's specialty.

Diagnose, treat, and manage patients in accordance with accepted medical standards and organizational policies.

Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated patient care.

• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in call coverage and practice responsibilities as required by the department.
• Maintain compliance with all hospital, regulatory, accreditation, and payer requirements.
• Participate in departmental meetings and other organizational activities as appropriate.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of USA Health through excellence in patient care and professionalism.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality patient care and collaboration within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Experience utilizing electronic medical record systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain medical staff privileges.
• Ability to satisfy all payer credentialing requirements.
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, institutional, and regulatory requirements.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school Required

Successful completion of an ACGME accredited residency program and fellowship training, when applicable. Required

Board Certified or Board Eligible in the applicable specialty through the appropriate American Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), as required by the department. Required

Previous clinical experience within the applicable specialty. Preferred

Demonstrated commitment to quality patient care and collaboration within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Preferred

• Experience utilizing electronic medical record systems. Preferred
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Alabama. Required
• Eligible for hospital privileges and payer credentialing. Required
• Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one. Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.