UAB Department of Gastroenterology Position

UAB School of Medicine - Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Faculty position: Non-tenured assistant professor clinical position located at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, AL

Job Description:

The UAB Department of Gastroenterology is recruiting gastroenterologists to join a community based UAB Gastroenterology practice located at the UAB Medicine Multispecialty Clinic at Baptist Medical Center South, a UAB Medicine affiliate hospital in Montgomery, Alabama.

These are non-academic, 100% clinical based positions that will provide community based inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services. There is also opportunity to participate in the teaching responsibilities of third and fourth year medical students at the UAB School of Medicine region campus and participate in the UAB Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology faculty meetings, clinical trials and educational offerings.

The community hospital, Baptist Medical Center South provides support for the UAB Gastroenterology program including a fully staffed outpatient clinic, mid-level providers, experienced clinic, procedural and hospital RN’s as well as a dedicated gastroenterology suite for procedures.

Attractive Compensation Package:

• A guaranteed base salary
• wRVU productivity bonus incentive
• Student loan repayment
• Commencement bonus
• Relocation allowance
• Attractive call schedule with call pay
• Generous retirement plan with employer match
• Full benefits package
• Medical malpractice coverage including tail
• 9 weeks paid time off

Baptist Health is a faith-based, three hospital system located in Montgomery, the state capital of Alabama. We are affiliated with the UAB Health System and enjoy clinical relationships with UAB through teaching activities and services agreements. In 2014, we proudly opened the UAB School of Medicine Montgomery Regional Campus on the campus of Baptist Medical Center South, central Alabama’s regional tertiary medical center. Baptist Health is the market leader for health care services and provides a full spectrum of specialty services and primary care.

Facts About Baptist Health:

• 3 hospital health system and largest private employer in Central Alabama.
• Largest market share in Central Alabama.
• Truven Health Top 100 Hospital and Top 15 Health System.
• Premier robotics program.
• Nationally certified Stroke Center by TJC.
• AHA and ASA Gold Plus Stroke Quality Achievement Award.
• Regional Cancer Center
• The only freestanding Behavioral Health hospital in Central Alabama.
• A formal affiliate of UAB Health System.
• Teaching opportunities available with the UAB School of Medicine Regional Campus, UAB Internal Medicine Residency Program and Montgomery Family Medicine Residency Program.

Montgomery offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and quality of life.  As Alabama's capital city, it provides the amenities of a vibrant metropolitan area with the affordability, convenience, and sense of community f a smaller city.  Physicians enjoy a low cost of living, excellent public and private school options, short commute times, and a welcoming community.  Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate year-round golf, boating, fishing, and nearby lakes, while a thriving arts, dining and entertainment scene offers something for everyone.  Conveniently located between Birmingham, Atlanta, and the Gulf coast, Montgomery provides easy access to weekend getaways while offering an exceptional place to build a rewarding career and a fulfilling life.

Montgomery highlights:

• Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties -population of approximately 374,536 residents
• Easy access to the beautiful Gulf Beaches only 2 ½ hours away!
• Atlanta international airport only two hours away!
• Auburn University is 45 minutes away / University of Alabama a 2 hour drive
• Public and private schools with magnet level and college prep courses
• Five local colleges within the city
• Outdoor activities including hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, boating, fishing and hunting
• Alabama River runs along downtown Montgomery
• Enjoy concerts, movies, productions and performances at the Riverwalk Amphitheater
• Take a riverboat cruise on the Harriott II for a scenic view of the Alabama River
• Shakespeare Theatre / Museum of Fine Art
• Montgomery Symphony and Montgomery Ballet Company
• Montgomery Zoo displays more than 600 animals 
• Only 30 minutes to beautiful Lake Martin
• Alabama has over 20 state parks
• Home to one of the Robert Trent Golf trails
• Montgomery Biscuits baseball team
• Irresistible southern food
• U.S. News Best High School rankings 2022: These are Alabama’s top 25 - al.com
• U.S. News & World Report is out with its 2022 Best High Schools rankings and while there are a couple of new names on the list, most are making a repeat appearance from last year.
• US News has voted Montgomery, AL 122 out of 150 nationwide for best cites to live in 2021