What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nephrologist - Faculty position at University of South Alabama Health System?
Overview
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 provide 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 wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities
The University of South Alabama Health System helps people lead longer, better lives through its excellence in education, research and medical care. University Hospital is the region's only Level I trauma center.
In addition to advanced and innovative patient care at University hospitals and clinics, USA's medical education programs provide first-class training experiences for the next generation of physicians and scientists. The USA Health System delivers excellence in care while improving the quality of life for residents across the Gulf Coast.
The Department of Internal Medicine at The Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine, University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama is looking for an open rank, full-time board eligible/board certified nephrologist. Applicants with credentials to support the rank of assistant, associate or full professor will be considered. The Division of Nephrology participates in care of the end-stage renal disease (ESRO) patient, pre-ESRD patients, inpatient and outpatient nephrology consultations and attends regularly on inpatient general internal medicine teaching services at our hospital. In addition, this position will assist with Medical Director responsibilities for several local dialysis units in town.
We seek applicants with an understanding of the medical educational, clinical, and administrative issues for internal medicine residents and 1st-4th year medical students at a small medical school. Successful applicants will assist with the residency program needs, inpatient general medicine services (both independently and with residents), and quality improvement programs. There are expectations for career advancement through the academic promotions process.
Interested applicants should contact PhysicianRecruitment@Health.SouthAlabama.edu
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Qualifications
A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.
