• Job Description

  Req#: 27233
  Advanced Practice Provider - UAB Hospitalist Medicine Team The following APPs may be considered for this role: Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Work schedule: PM shift, 12-hour shifts (6pm-6am) APP will work 14-16 shifts per month Weekends and holidays are required. CME allowance: Full-time benefited APPs receive an annual $2,000.00 CME allowance. This can be used for recertification, applicable fees, CME courses, etc. that occur after a new employee's start date. PM Premium Pay: Base salary plus $20,000.00 PM stipend (paid out monthly - $1,666.67). After completing department orientation, the monthly PM stipend is added. UAB Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist Medicine) is currently growing their night shift APP team! Hospital Medicine provides team-based care to general medicine and subspecialty overflow patients at both University Hospital and UAB Highlands. We have 7 dedicated Hospital Medicine acute care units that are staffed with a combination of MD-Clinical Care Coordinator (CCC) and MD-APP collaborative teams. Our hospitalists are also strategically embedded in other clinical services to provide proactive medical management for complex patients, partnerships that we call “Integrated Practice Models”. You can find our hospitalists working in tandem with Neurology, Cardiology, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Physical Medicine and Rehab. We also have dedicated Infectious Disease hospitalists providing ID care to hospital medicine patients across University Hospital. A large proportion of our patients suffer from infectious processes and this venture allows us to provide earlier subspecialty engagement to those who need it most. Want to know more about joining our team? Email Kati Maddox - krmaddox@uabmc.edu Mission, Vision & Values: UAB Medicine’s mission is to deliver world-class patient care to the residents of Alabama and beyond, advance medical science through pioneering research and train the sharpest medical minds. We expect all employees to adhere to our core values of Always Care, Own It, Work Together, and Do Right. Position Summary: To provide medical care and treatment within established scope of practice to acute care services and emergency medicine patients as assigned by and under the direction of the collaborating physician (Section 610-X-5 of the Alabama Board of Nursing Administrative Code) or under supervision of a Board-Certified Physician (Section 540-X-7 of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners Administrative Code). The collaborating physician shall be available for direct communication for consultation and referral or arrange for the same medical coverage by a physician who is pre-approved by the State Board of Medical Examiners in the same manner as the collaborating physician of record. To coordinate plan of care, discharge and specialty referrals as appropriate to meet the age specific needs of the patient. To plan and coordinate health care education for patient, family and other health care providers as needed. To perform comprehensive physical examinations and assessments. To interpret, analyze and evaluate patient’s medical record and social data. To perform and/or assist the physician with procedures per collaborative agreement. To coordinate and participate in performance improvement activities.

• About the company

  Founded in 1973, The University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, P.C. (UAHSF) comprises multiple clinics and a network of community based clinics that offer medical services in over 35 specialties, as well as administrative, technical, and support departments. UAHSF plays a vital and visible role in delivering expert care within UAB's internationally-known academic medical center. UAHSF is known for high-quality patient care and unique compassion, dedication, and excellence of its employees.

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