Physician / Geriatrics / Alabama / Permanent / Geriatric Medicine opening in lake community SE of Birmingham, AL for expanding program - UAB faculty appointment possib Job

Not-for-profit, 81 bed acute care medical center is seeking a board certified / board eligible Geriatric Medicine Physician . Our geriatric program will be expanding to include some large-scale developments centered on geriatric medicine and enhanced opportunities for senior citizens. The project will be located on the hospital campus and will include an independent living community of 26 single-family cottages, as well as an assisted living facility with 32 residential units. It will also include a new center, to provide geriatric health care, specialty care and more.

• Regular clinic hours, M-F, 8-5
• Working onsite at a brand new facility on Medical Campus
• 11-13 patients per day in the beginning, more as practice builds
• Age range is 55+
• 100% outpatient
• Family and Internal Medicine welcome
• New grads welcome
• EMR is Meditech

The Hospital-employed position offers competitive compensation according to MGMA; RVU productivity bonus; health benefits; CME; relocation expense; resident stipend; and assistance with medical education loan repayment. The medical center and the University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB) have formed a strategic partnership for an attractive opportunity where the new Geriatrician may have a clinical Faculty appointment with UAB in while maintaining a vibrant practice.

Medical Center is recognized as one of the premier healthcare facilities of its size in the state of Alabama, serving seven counties with a service area population of 52K+. With cutting-edge technology and approx. 80 physicians on staff, patients are treated in specialties ranging from primary care to radiology, cardiology, oncology and many more. Notable services include : CT, in-house PET scanner MRI UAB Medicine - Russell Medical Cancer Center Outpatient rehabilitation facility, including aquatics Accredited 4-bed sleep center Wound care & hyperbaric medicine daVinci Surgical System.

The Community :

Located on Lake Martin with 750 miles of shoreline, it is unlike most cities with a population of 14,000. The community is progressive with a low crime rate, excellent schools, plenty of recreational opportunities, and an affordable cost of living. Lake Martin provides end