Description

Job Description

The STEP psychiatrist would have primary clinical and service responsibilities to the multidisciplinary STEP inpatient and the newly developing STEP hospital consult, continuity of care service. This psychiatrist would be responsible for collaborating with social workers and physicians on the STEP team to manage the psychiatric aspects of current and new STEP patient's care at UAB hospital and outpatient settings. The psychiatrist would attend STEP team meetings and actively participate in building out the consult service in a collaborative manner that supports the team, patient needs and UAB system. This team member will support hospital and emergency room throughput by helping facilitate hospital discharges by providing rapid access for discharging patients who are managed by the STEP team.

Required Qualifications

M.D., D.O.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F2626P

Open Date
04/16/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
No

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UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Pre-employment Background Check

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Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)

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