Physician - OB Laborist

Details* Specialty : OB / GYN Laborist* Schedule : 12 hour shifts, Combination of Days / Nights* Practice Detail : Physician-driven, Ascension-employed OB Laborist program managing labor, OB ED, and Gyn emergencies.

EMR System : Cerner* Facility : Ascension St. Vincent's* Location : Birmingham* Visa Eligibility : NoneBenefitsPaid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example : PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.

Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

ResponsibilitiesAscension St. Vincent's is looking for a Board Certified / Board Eligible OB / GYN Physician for our Laborist OB Hospitalist Department in Birmingham Alabama.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension St. Vincent's to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights : * Employed by financially sound health system* Excellent payor mix* Experienced team player who communicates well with private-practice physicians* Supportive and collegial OB / GYN physicians* Excellent back up from very collegial groups of independent physicians* Outstanding subspecialty support including level III NICU and MFM on-siteResponsibilities : * Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.

• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and / or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.* Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements;

appeal all denials in a timely manner.* Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

RequirementsLicensure / Certification / Registration : * Licensed Graduate Doctoral Physician MD / DO credentialed from the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.Education : * Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.

Additional Preferences#HeCWhy Join Our TeamAscension St. Vincent's employs over 4,800 associates and has been serving Birmingham and surrounding communities for more than 122 years.

As an associate, you will find rewarding career opportunities at one of our five hospitals and several other healthcare facilities including an outpatient wellness facility that offers medical, imaging, fitness, nutrition and spa services.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community.

Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists.

Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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