Nephrologist - Faculty - Mobile, United States - USA Health

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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.

The University of South Alabama Health System helps people lead longer, better lives through its excellence in education, research and medical care. With more than 6,000+ employees, USAs health network includes USA Health University Hospital, USA Health Childrens and Womens Hospital, USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Health Physicians Group and the USA College of Medicine. Each year, our team of physicians, residents and fellows, advanced practice providers and support staff handle 200,000 clinic visits and 400,000 outpatient procedures. The USA Health system delivers 3,000 babies a year, more than any other regional hospital, and treats patients through some 60,000 emergency room visits annually.

In addition to advanced and innovative patient care at University hospitals and clinics, USAs 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, University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama is looking for a 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 (ESRD) 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. At this time, we are unable to support VISA needs.

Interested applicants should contact Sabrina Bessette, MD., Associate Professor and Division Chief of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine via email: or phone

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A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.