Physician - Providence Hospital - Nocturnist

Overview

Specialty:
Nocturnal Hospitalist (IM or FM) with APP support.

Schedule:

7 on/7 off. EMR System:
Cerner. Facility: USA Providence Hospital.

Location:

Mobile, AL.

• 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; appeals all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (0.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or transfer date.

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

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