Internal Medicine Physician

Build your advanced heart failure practice while accessing comprehensive transplant services and the largest pulmonary hypertension unit in the southeast. The University of Alabama (UAB) in Birmingham Division of Cardiovascular Disease seeks a Heart Failure Physician to join UAB Medicine, consistently ranked among the nation's top 50 hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery. Connect with us today to learn more.

Opportunity Highlights

Join UAB Medicine, consistently ranked among the nation's top 50 hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery

Manage all aspects of heart failure, including transplant and VADs, with access to the largest pulmonary hypertension unit in the southeast

Engage in teaching and research opportunities while enrolling patients in clinical trials

Practice with a mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities

Pursue research and faculty responsibilities with flexible accommodations available

Work with 25-30 heart transplants and over 50 VADs performed annually with continued program growth

Manage 20-25 HTICU patients divided between 4 physicians in a dedicated 20-bed transplant intensive care unit

Perform right/left heart caths and biopsies during weekly outpatient cath lab rotation for transplant patients

Experience dual-organ transplantation, including heart/lung and heart/kidney procedures, at UAB

UAB is ranked a Best College and Top Public School by US News

Community Highlights Live and Work in Birmingham, Alabama

Bursting with Southern charm and hospitality, Birmingham is a diverse city rich in culture with a small-town feel and a close-knit community. With a cost of living below national averages and access to green spaces like the nearby Red Mountain and Oak Mountain parks, Birmingham offers both professional opportunities and outdoor adventures. From a revitalized downtown arts scene to family-friendly suburbs, it's a place where residents build both their careers and communities.

Birmingham is a Best Place to Live and a Best Place to Retire in America, and the No. 13 Best Place to Live in Alabama

Area Vibes gives Birmingham A+ grades for Commute, Cost of Living, and Housing

Benefit from affordable housing options in charming neighborhoods and a cost of living about 13% lower than the national average

Experience four distinct seasons, allowing for various outdoor recreation, and top-notch shops and restaurants throughout the city

Enjoy convenient access to the mountains, the Gulf Coast, and other large metropolitan areas such as Atlanta and Nashville, as well as many Birmingham amenities, including an international airport, live entertainment, arts offerings, and professional sporting events

Several Birmingham restaurants and chefs have received the prestigious James Beard Award