Physician - Gastroenterologist Hospitalist Prov - USA Health Physicians Group

Gastroenterologist Opportunity at USA Health

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, the University of South Alabama's academic health system, is seeking a board certified or board eligible Gastroenterologist to join our growing inpatient gastroenterology program at USA Health Providence Hospital in Mobile, Alabama.

This opportunity offers a dedicated inpatient practice with strong procedural volume, advanced practice provider support, and a structured seven day coverage model. We are seeking a physician who enjoys hospital based gastroenterology, procedural medicine, and collaborative patient care.

Position Highlights

• Dedicated GI Hospitalist Model: Focus exclusively on inpatient gastroenterology consultations, procedures, and hospital-based patient care.
• Seven-Day Coverage Model: Provide 24/7 gastroenterology coverage for seven consecutive days during assigned service periods.
• Predictable Onsite Schedule: Typical weekday onsite hours are approximately 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with approximately half day onsite coverage on weekends. After hours callbacks are infrequent.
• Dedicated APP Support: Work alongside an advanced practice provider throughout the seven day coverage period to assist with consultations, daily rounding, and patient management.
• Growing Inpatient Service reflecting strong demand for gastroenterology services.
• High Consultation Volume: New inpatient and emergency department consultations vary daily and may reach 18 to 20 on higher volume days.
• Strong Procedural Volume: Inpatient GI lab volume averages approximately 8 to 12 procedures daily.
• Collaborative Care Environment: Work closely with hospital medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, and other specialties.
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Attractive compensation package and comprehensive employee benefits.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient gastroenterology consultation and management for hospitalized patients.
• Evaluate new consultations from the emergency department and inpatient services.
• Conduct daily rounds and manage established gastroenterology patients with support from a dedicated advanced practice provider.
• Perform indicated inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
• Provide continuous gastroenterology coverage and consultation availability throughout assigned seven day service periods.
• Collaborate with hospitalists, surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
• Support timely access to gastroenterology consultations and procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the continued growth and development of the inpatient gastroenterology program.

Explore Your Future with USA Health

Join a growing gastroenterology program offering strong inpatient demand, dedicated APP support, a structured coverage model, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Discover your next career opportunity at USA Health Providence Hospital in Mobile, Alabama.

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program.
• Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship program.
• Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology.
• Eligible for an unrestricted Alabama medical license.
• Eligible for medical staff privileges at USA Health Providence Hospital.
• Demonstrated clinical proficiency in inpatient gastroenterology and endoscopic procedures.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
• Commitment to delivering high quality, patient centered care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing a high volume inpatient gastroenterology service.
• Strong diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy skills.
• Experience collaborating with advanced practice providers in an inpatient setting.
• Interest in contributing to the continued growth of an established gastroenterology program.

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.