Physician - Geriatrics jobs in Mobile, AL

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 6,000 employees, USA's health network includes University Hospital, University Children's and Women's Hospital, USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Health Physicians Group and the USA College of Medicine. Each year, our team of physicians, residents and fellows, advanced practice providers and support staff handle 200,000 clinic visits and 400,000 outpatient procedures. The USA Health system delivers 3,000 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 at University hospitals and clinics, USAs medical education programs provide first-class training experiences for the next generation of physicians and scientists. The USA Health System delivers excellence in care while improving the quality of life for residents across the Gulf Coast.

The Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama is seeking a full-time board eligible/board certified Geriatrician provider to join at the Assistant/ Associate/Professor level. This role will be responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of medical policies and procedures/standards and protocols related to geriatric patient care. This role will also provide direction and supervision to related primary care providers. This position will provide leadership and guidance to colleagues and providers in the local community. In addition, this role will be expected to participate in academic medicine to include teaching students, housestaff, and fellows. Clinical work will consist of both outpatient and inpatient care.

We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining top talent in a market long recognized and revered as a leader in healthcare. Candidate Qualifications include:

• Successful completion/in process of completing an ACGME accredited Geriatric Fellowship program• Board certified in Internal Medicine and BE/BC in Geriatrics• Ability to obtain medical license/DEA for the state of Alabama

Interested applicants should contact Errol Crook, MD., Abraham A. Mitchell Professor and Chair, Department of Internal Medicine via email: ecrook@health.southalabama.edu or phone 251-471-7900. The University of South Alabama is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. At this time, we are unable to support Visas.

EO/AA Employer - minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

Qualifications

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